Elements of Plot

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What is the Exposition in a story?

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The Exposition is the beginning part of a story where the characters, setting, and basic situation are introduced.

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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 happens during the Rising Action?

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The Rising Action includes the series of events that lead up to the climax, where the conflict intensifies.

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What is the Climax of a story?

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The Climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is Falling Action?

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Falling Action occurs after the climax as the characters work toward resolution and the conflict begins to unravel.

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What is the Resolution in a story?

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The Resolution is the conclusion of the story where the conflicts are resolved and the story comes to an end.

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What is a Character in a story?

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A Character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a Protagonist?

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The Protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict that needs to be resolved.

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What is an Antagonist?

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

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What is a Setting in a story?

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The Setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.