Plot Elements

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What is the plot of a story?

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the series of events or action in a story

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The setting is a story's ____.

Back

time and place

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The main character in a story is the ____.

Back

protagonist

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The opposing character in the story is the ____.

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antagonist

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The problem in the story is the ____. Options: plot, theme, climax, conflict

Back

conflict

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What is the exposition of a story?

Back

A brief introduction of the characters, setting, and opening situation.

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The rising action of the story is ____.

Back

series of main events that lead to the climax

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The climax of the story is the ___.

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The turning point of the story.

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The falling action is the ____.

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Events that follow the climax.

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What is the outcome of the conflict called?

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Resolution