Plot

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What is the definition of plot?

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The sequence of events in the story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point of the story, often the most exciting part.

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What takes place after the climax?

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Falling action, which prepares the story for its resolution.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The introduction where characters, conflict, and setting are introduced.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or being that plays a role in the story.

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What is conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is resolution in a story?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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What is rising action?

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The events that lead up to the climax, building tension.

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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 a theme in a story?

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The underlying message or main idea of the story.