Elements of Plot

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the particular point in a narrative at which the conflict or tension hits the highest/most intense point.

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What is the rising action in a plot?

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The rising action is the part of the story where the conflict begins to develop and build up towards the climax.

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What does resolution mean 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 is the falling action in a plot?

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The falling action is the events that follow the climax and lead towards the resolution.

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What is exposition in a story?

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

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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 conflict in a story?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces that drives the narrative.

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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 setting in a story?

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

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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.