Literary Elements

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What is the first part of the plot diagram called?

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Exposition: The introduction of the story where characters, setting, and the main conflict are introduced.

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What is the end or conclusion of a story called?

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

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What part of the plot is where the problem is solved?

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Falling Action: The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is the most important part of the story known as?

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Climax: The turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What part of the plot diagram introduces the problem?

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Rising Action: The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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What is a character in a story?

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

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.