Plot Elements

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What is the climax of a story?

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The exploding part of the story; the turning point of the story.

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What is rising action in a story?

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The main character's problem is revealed through a series of events, making the story more complicated.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The introduction of the story, where characters and setting are established.

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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 resolution in a story?

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The conclusion of the story; the ending.

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What is a literary plot?

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The structure or organization of events that create a fictional text.

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What are the main elements of a plot?

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Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What does the term 'setting' refer to 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.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.