Theme and Plot Practice

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What is the definition of theme?

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The central idea or message in a story.

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What is the definition of plot?

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The sequence of events in a story.

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What are the main components of a plot?

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Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, including characters and setting.

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What is rising action?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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What is climax?

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The turning point or most intense moment in a story.

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What is falling action?

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

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What is resolution?

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The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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How can you determine the theme of a story?

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By considering what the characters have learned throughout the story.

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What does it mean when a story has a moral?

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It conveys a lesson or principle about right and wrong.