Plot Structure

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What is the definition of setting?

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The story's time and place.

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What is the inciting action in a story?

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The event that sets the main conflict into motion.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point of the story.

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What are the elements of plot in the correct order?

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Exposition, inciting incident/conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

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What does exposition refer to in a story?

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The introduction of background information, including setting and characters.

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What is rising action?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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What is falling action?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is resolution in a story?

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The conclusion where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to an end.

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What is a conflict in literature?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.

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What is a protagonist?

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