Elements of Plot

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the part of the story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is rising action?

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Rising action consists of the events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting or intense part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is falling action?

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Falling action includes the events that occur after the climax, where the story starts to wind down and loose ends are tied up.

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What is resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What does fiction mean?

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Fiction is a type of literature where the characters and events are invented by the writer.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a setting?

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The setting is the time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.