Plot Elements

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition introduces the reader to the characters and setting.

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What part of the plot is the most intense and usually a turning point for the main character?

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The climax.

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Which part of the plot introduces the characters?

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Exposition.

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What two elements are important to introduce during the exposition?

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Characters and setting.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the story's conclusion and the outcome of the conflict.

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What is the rising action in a plot?

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The rising action includes events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The falling action occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution, showing the results of the climax.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.