Plot Elements Flashcard

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What does plot mean?

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A sequence of events in a story.

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What is the lesson a reader understands when the plot ends?

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Theme.

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What graphic organizer best represents a story's plot?

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A mountain.

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What is the exposition of a story's plot?

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The beginning; characters & setting are introduced.

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What is the rising action in a story's plot?

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A conflict starts events that lead to the most exciting part.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most exciting part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the falling action in a story's plot?

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

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The part of the story where the problems are resolved.

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What is conflict in a story?

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A problem or struggle between opposing forces.

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What is theme in literature?

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The central message or lesson that the author wants to convey.