Plot Elements

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A struggle or problem between two opposing forces, usually a protagonist and an antagonist.

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What type of conflict involves two characters having a mental or physical struggle with one another?

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Man vs. Man.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and location that a story takes place.

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Who is the antagonist in a story?

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The character who opposes the main character.

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What is rising action in a story?

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A series of events that build toward the point of greatest interest or the climax.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The point of greatest interest or tension in a story.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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What is the protagonist in a story?

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The main character around whom the story revolves.

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What is an exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What does 'Man vs. Nature' conflict mean?

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A struggle between a character and natural forces.