Crump Elements of Plot and Conflict

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What is the climax of a story?

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The boiling point of the story or the turning point of the story.

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What is the problem in a story called?

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Conflict.

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Do all good stories need conflict?

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True.

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Who is the character that causes trouble for the main character?

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Antagonist.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The solution to the problem that comes at the end of the story.

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What are the main elements of a plot?

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Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is the exposition of a story?

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The introduction of the story where characters, setting, and background information are presented.

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What does rising action refer to in a story?

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The series of events that lead up to the climax.

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What is falling action in a story?

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

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What is a protagonist?

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