Defining Plot Elements

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What is the best description of the conflict?

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The main problem in the story.

Front

Which list best describes what is introduced in the exposition?

Back

Character, setting, conflict, and the backgrounds of each.

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What is the best description of an Antagonist?

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The 'bad guy' in the story, usually a main character, causes or worsens the problem.

Front

What is the typical order of a plot?

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1. Exposition 2. Rising actions 3. Climax 4. Falling Actions 5. Resolution

Front

In the movie Finding Nemo, what is an example of a rising action?

Back

Marlin and Dori are chased by a shark.

Front

What is the definition of Exposition in a story?

Back

The part of the story that introduces the characters, setting, and conflict.

Front

What does Climax refer to in a plot?

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The turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

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What is the purpose of Falling Actions in a plot?

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To show the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

Front

What is a Protagonist?

Back

The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

Front

What is the definition of Resolution in a story?

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