Plot Elements

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What are the main elements of a plot?

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

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What is the exposition of a story?

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

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What happens during the rising action?

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The rising action includes events that lead to the most exciting part of the story, often involving conflicts.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is falling action in a plot?

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Falling action occurs after the climax, where the story begins to wind down and conflicts start to resolve.

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What is resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the ending of the story where the major conflict is wrapped up and the theme is understood.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the lesson or message that a reader understands when the plot ends.

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What graphic organizer best represents a story's plot?

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A mountain graphic organizer is often used to represent a story's plot.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is a character in a story?

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