Elements of Plot

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What is the exposition in a story?

Back

The exposition is the beginning part of a story where characters are introduced and the setting is established.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What type of conflict is 'character vs character'?

Back

This conflict occurs when two characters have opposing desires or interests, leading to a struggle between them.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does 'character vs nature' conflict involve?

Back

This conflict involves a character facing challenges posed by natural forces, such as weather, animals, or other elements of nature.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is 'character vs self' conflict?

Back

This conflict occurs when a character struggles with their own thoughts, feelings, or decisions.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is falling action in a story?

Back

Falling action is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution, where the conflict begins to resolve.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is resolution in a story?

Back

Resolution is the conclusion of the story where the conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in the story.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the central idea or message that the author conveys through the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a plot twist?

Back

A plot twist is an unexpected development in the story that changes the direction or outcome.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3