Elements of Plot

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What is plot?

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Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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Falling action refers to all events that occur after the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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Rising action includes all events that lead up to the climax.

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What is the inciting incident?

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The inciting incident is the event that sets the central conflict in motion and hooks the reader into 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, representing the height of tension or emotion/action.

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the introduction of background information, including setting, characters, and the initial conflict.

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What is resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What role does the protagonist play in a story?

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The protagonist is the main character around whom the story revolves, often facing a conflict.

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What is the antagonist in a story?

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The antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message conveyed by the story.