Characters, Setting, Plot

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot describes the events happening within a story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting, 'highest' point of the story.

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What does the theme of a story mean?

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The theme is a broad idea in a story, or a message, or lesson conveyed by a work.

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What can you infer about a character from the setting?

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You can infer details about a character's background or situation based on clues from the setting.

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What happens right after Jerry and his father get to the lake?

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Jerry put a worm on his hook.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person (or animal) in a story.

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What is the exposition in a plot?

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The exposition introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is the resolution in a plot?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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What is rising action in a plot?

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

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How can the setting influence a story?

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The setting can affect the mood, character development, and plot progression.