Plot Elements

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What does plot mean?

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A sequence of events in a story.

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What are characters?

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The people or animals in a story.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The part after the climax when problems are starting to be wrapped up.

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What is the conflict in a story?

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The problem or challenge faced by the characters.

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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 climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What does resolution mean in a story?

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The conclusion where conflicts are resolved.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.