Plot elements

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What is the 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 rising action?

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The rising action includes the events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the peak of action or conflict in a story; it is the most exciting part.

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What is the falling action?

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The falling action consists of events that occur after the climax, leading towards the resolution.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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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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What does 'setting' refer to in a story?

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The setting refers to where and when the story takes place.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.

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What is the purpose of the rising action?

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The rising action serves to build suspense and develop the story's conflict.

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How does the falling action differ from the rising action?

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The falling action occurs after the climax and shows the events that lead to the resolution, while the rising action builds up to the climax.

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What is the order of plot elements in a typical story?

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The typical order is exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.