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Front

The sequence of events that make up a story is called ____________.

Back

Plot

Front

The people or animals that take part in the action of a story are called ________________.

Back

Characters

Front

Setting is the ___________________ of the action of the story.

Back

time and place

Front

A brief introduction of the setting, characters, and opening situation.

Back

Exposition

Front

A struggle between opposing forces. The problem of the story.

Back

Conflict

Front

A series of main events that leads to the climax.

Back

Rising Action

Front

The turning point of the story. Options: Exposition, Resolution, Climax, Falling Action

Back

Climax

Front

The events that follow the climax, which lessen the conflict.

Back

Falling Action

Front

The story's conclusion. The outcome of the conflict.

Back

Resolution

Front

The central message expressed by the author of a story.

Back

Theme