Review: Plot Definitions (ESL)

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What is the definition of initiating event?

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The event that introduces the main conflict in the story.

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What is the definition of falling action?

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The events after the conflict.

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What is the definition of exposition?

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The beginning of the story.

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What is the definition of resolution?

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The end of the story.

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What is the definition of climax?

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The turning point in the story.

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What comes after the exposition in a story?

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The initiating event.

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What is the purpose of the climax in a story?

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To serve as the turning point where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What happens during the falling action?

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

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What is the role of the resolution in a story?

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To provide closure and resolve the conflict.

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What is a key characteristic of the exposition?

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It introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.