Plot Elements

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What is the problem in a story?

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The problem is what needs to be fixed or solved in a story.

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What does the setting of a story refer to?

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The setting refers to the time and place of the story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting part of the story.

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What happens in the resolution of a story?

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The resolution is where the problem is resolved and the story concludes.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action is the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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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.

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What is a plot in a story?

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

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message of the story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story.