Elements of Plot and Plot Structure

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What is falling action?

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Characters are adjusting to changes and the story is coming to a conclusion.

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What is the perspective from which a story is told?

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Point of view.

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What is the climax of the story?

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The turning point.

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What is the most basic and traditional form of plot?

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Pyramid shaped.

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What is conflict in literature?

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The dramatic struggle between two forces in a story.

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What are the main elements of 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, setting, and characters.

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What is rising action?

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

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What is resolution in a story?

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The conclusion where loose ends are tied up.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character around whom the story revolves.