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What is setting?

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The time and location in which a story takes place.

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What is rising action?

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Events in the story that build action and lead up to the most important part of the story.

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What part of the story comes after the climax?

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Falling action, which prepares the story for its resolution.

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What is the definition of plot?

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The sequence of events and actions that relate to the central conflict in a story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is falling action?

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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 part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

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What is conflict in a story?

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A struggle between two opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is exposition?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters in a story.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by the story.