Plot Elements

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What is the conflict in a story?

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The problem or challenge that characters face.

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What is the exposition of a story's plot?

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The beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced.

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What does plot mean?

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A sequence of events in a story.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The part of the story after the climax where problems are starting to be wrapped up.

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What is the climax of a story's plot?

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The most exciting part; a turning point in the story.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The part where the problems are solved and the story comes to an end.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure that plays a role in the story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The main idea or lesson that the story conveys.

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What is rising action in a story?

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The series of events that lead up to the climax.