Plot Elements

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What are the main elements of a plot?

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The main elements of a plot are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is the exposition of a story?

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The exposition is the beginning part of a story where the author introduces the main characters, setting, and opening events.

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What is the rising action in a plot?

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The rising action is a series of main events that lead to the climax. It is the longest part of the story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting part of the story, usually a turning point for the main character.

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What is the falling action in a plot?

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The falling action is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution.

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the problem is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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Who are the characters in a story?

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The characters in a fiction story are the people or animals that the story is about.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a problem in a story?

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The problem is the main conflict or challenge that the characters face in the story.

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What does it mean to resolve a problem in a story?

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To resolve a problem means to find a solution or answer to the conflict faced by the characters.