Elements of Plot Refresher

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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 comes after the climax?

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Falling action.

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What does the setting of a story refer to?

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The time and place of the story.

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What is the rising action in a plot?

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The part of the story where events build up to the climax.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment in the story.

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What is the resolution in a plot?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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What is the main conflict in a story?

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The central struggle between opposing forces.

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What does the term 'character' refer to in a story?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a story.

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What is a plot diagram?

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A visual representation of the structure of a story.