Plot Elements

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What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the turning point or the most intense moment in the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What does the resolution of a plot refer to?

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is the exposition in a story?

Back

The exposition introduces the setting, characters, and background information necessary to understand the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is rising action in a plot?

Back

Rising action includes the events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What is falling action in a plot?

Back

Falling action refers to the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What are the main elements of a plot?

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

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How does the setting affect the plot?

Back

The setting provides the context for the story, influencing the characters' actions and the plot's development.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What role do characters play in a plot?

Back

Characters drive the plot forward through their actions, decisions, and interactions with one another.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is a conflict in a story?

Back

Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which is essential for driving the plot and creating tension.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The theme is the underlying message or main idea that the author wants to convey through the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2