Plot Structure

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the part of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation, typically occurring at the beginning.

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What does the resolution of a story refer to?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved, and the story comes to a close, often summarized by the phrase 'and they all lived happily ever after.'

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Who is the narrator of a story?

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The narrator is the person who tells the story, providing the perspective from which the events are recounted.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The falling action is the part of the story that occurs after the climax, leading towards the resolution and showing the results of the climax.

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What are the two key elements introduced during the exposition?

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The two key elements introduced during the exposition are the characters and the setting.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the purpose of rising action in a story?

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The rising action builds tension and develops the conflict, leading up to the climax.

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How does the setting influence a story?

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The setting provides the time and place of the story, influencing the mood, characters, and events.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot and creates tension.

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What are the main types of conflict?

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The main types of conflict are character vs. character, character vs. self, character vs. society, and character vs. nature.