Plot Elements Review

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Setting

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When and where the story takes place.

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Examples of Setting

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The moon, the ocean, and the shoe repair shop.

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Exposition

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The introduction of background information in a story.

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Resolution

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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Conflict

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The problem between characters in a story.

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Climax

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The most intense or exciting part of the story.

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Rising Action

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Events that add to the conflict leading up to the climax.

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Falling Action

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Events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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Theme

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The lesson or message of the story.

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Character

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People or animals in the story.