Plot Elements

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What are characters?

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The people or animals in a story.

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What is the conflict?

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The problem or challenge in a story.

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What is the resolution of the story?

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How the problem is solved.

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What section of a plot contains events that build suspense or interest?

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Rising action.

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What is the exposition of a story's plot?

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The beginning: characters and setting are introduced.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most exciting part where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is falling action?

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Events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What does setting refer to in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.