Character & Plot

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most exciting point of the story, and is a turning point for the plot or goals of the main character.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The way the conflict is solved at the end.

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What does exposition mean in literature?

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The introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, setting, mood, and time.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The sequence of events in a story.

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What is rising action?

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The series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is falling action?

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The events that occur after the climax, leading towards the resolution.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is conflict in literature?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is a protagonist?

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

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.