Quarter 4 Plot Elements Review

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What is the plot of a story?

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sequence of events

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The beginning part of a story that introduces the characters and setting

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exposition

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The part of a story that introduces the conflict and begins the rising action

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inciting incident

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The part of a story that builds the suspense and tension

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rising action

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The turning point or highest point of intensity of a story

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climax

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The part of a story that decreases the tension

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falling action

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The ending of a story

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resolution

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The theme of a story is the...

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lesson or message

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The problem of a story is introduced and the action begins when the main character has a heart attack and cannot work at the business he owns.

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inciting incident

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The conflict of a story is the...

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problem or struggle