Plot Elements & Close Reading: Sleeping Beauty

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What is the setting of 'Sleeping Beauty'?

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The kingdom.

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Who is the protagonist of 'Sleeping Beauty'?

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The Princess.

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Which character is NOT introduced in the exposition of 'Sleeping Beauty'?

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The Prince.

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What does 'A Long Time ago' signify in a story?

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It is part of the exposition.

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What event marks the climax in 'Sleeping Beauty'?

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The whole kingdom fell asleep.

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Define 'exposition' in a story.

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

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What is the purpose of the 'climax' in a narrative?

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The climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is 'falling action' in a story?

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

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What is the 'resolution' in a narrative?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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Identify a key theme in 'Sleeping Beauty'.

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The theme of love conquering all.