Characters, Setting, and 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.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is the mood of a story?

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The mood is the emotional feeling or atmosphere that a story creates for the reader.

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the part of the story that introduces the main characters and the setting.

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What is a climax in a story?

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

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What is rising action in a story?

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Rising action includes the events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the plot.

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action includes 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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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What does it mean to analyze a character?

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To analyze a character means to examine their traits, motivations, and development throughout the story.