Plot Elements

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What is the resolution of a story's plot?

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The ending when the major conflict has been wrapped up and the reader understands the theme.

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What is the exposition of a story's plot?

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The beginning; characters & setting are introduced.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The lesson a reader understands when the plot ends.

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What is the rising action in a story's plot?

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A conflict starts events that lead to the most exciting part.

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What are characters in a story?

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The people or animals in a story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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

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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.

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What is conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is setting in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a protagonist?

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