Elements of Plot

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the particular point in a narrative at which the conflict or tension hits the highest/most intense point.

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What is plot?

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Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What are the events leading up to the climax called?

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The events leading up to the climax are called the rising action.

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action is when the problem is becoming fixed, leading to the end of the story.

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What does resolution mean in a story?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is exposition in a plot?

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Exposition is the introduction of background information, such as setting and characters, in a story.

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What is the purpose of rising action?

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Rising action builds tension and develops the conflict leading up to the climax.

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What happens during the climax of a story?

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During the climax, the main character faces the greatest conflict or challenge.

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How does falling action contribute to a story?

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Falling action shows the aftermath of the climax and leads towards the resolution.

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What is the difference between conflict and resolution?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, while resolution is the solution to that conflict.