Plot Elements

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The ending when the major conflict has been wrapped up and the reader understands the theme.

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What is the conflict in a story?

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The problem or challenge that characters face.

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Who are the characters in a story?

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The people or animals that take part in the story.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The lesson or message that a reader understands when the plot ends.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where the events of the story occur.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most exciting or intense part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the 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 does it mean to analyze a story?

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To examine the elements of the story to understand its meaning and themes.

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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.