Plot and Conflict Review

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point in a story; it is the moment of greatest suspense and the conflict is at its most intense or dramatic moment.

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What is rising action in a story?

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Rising action introduces obstacles that complicate the conflict and includes incidents or dialogue that propel the action forward.

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What does the term 'setting' refer to in a story?

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The setting refers to the time and place in which the story occurs.

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During which part of the story is interest and suspense built?

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Interest and suspense are built during the rising action.

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What type of conflict is represented by Jacob's house being destroyed by Hurricane Irma?

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This represents a Man vs. Nature conflict.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The 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 the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the introduction of the story, where characters, setting, and the initial conflict are presented.

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution, showing the aftermath of the climax.

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What is a conflict in literature?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or between a character and an outside force).

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What are the four main types of conflict in literature?

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The four main types of conflict are: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Society, and Man vs. Self.