Plot Diagram

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What is the first element of a plot diagram?

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exposition

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What does the exposition of a story typically include?

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The exposition introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is the term for the main problem in a story?

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conflict

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What is the purpose of rising action in a plot?

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Rising action builds tension and develops the conflict leading up to the climax.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point and the moment of greatest tension in the story.

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What follows the climax in a plot diagram?

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falling action

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What is the falling action in a story?

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Falling action includes events that occur after the climax, leading towards resolution.

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What is the resolution in a plot diagram?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

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What is the significance of the conflict in a story?

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Conflict drives the plot and engages the reader by creating tension.

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How does the climax affect the resolution?

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The climax sets the stage for the resolution by determining how the conflict will be resolved.