Plot Elements Review

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What is the rising action in a plot?

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The rising action is the part of the plot that includes the main problem and several major events leading up to the climax.

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What is another name for the place or location in a story?

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Setting.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting or surprising part of the story, often considered the turning point.

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What does the plot of a story refer to?

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The plot refers to the series of events that make up the story.

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What is another name for the people or animals in a story?

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Characters.

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What is the exposition in a plot?

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The exposition is the part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is the resolution in a plot?

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The resolution is the part of the plot where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What are the main components of a plot?

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The main components of a plot are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is falling action in a plot?

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Falling action is the part of the plot that follows the climax and leads to the resolution.