Parts of a Story

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What is the climax of a story?

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The point of the greatest interest in a story or play, usually occurring toward the end after the reader has understood the conflict and become emotionally involved with the characters.

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Who is the antagonist in a story?

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A force working against the protagonist, or main character, in a story, play, or novel.

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What is rising action in a story?

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The stage of the plot that develops the conflict or struggle, where events occur that make the conflict more complicated.

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What is falling action in a story?

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

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What is resolution in a story?

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

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What is conflict in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is the protagonist in a story?

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The main character in a story, often facing challenges or conflicts.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters at the beginning of a story.

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What does setting refer to in a story?

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The time and place in which the story takes place.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The central idea or message that the story conveys.