Elements of Plot

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the part of the story that provides background information about the setting and characters.

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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 all the events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point in a story where the conflict reaches its highest point and the most suspenseful moment occurs.

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What is falling action?

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Falling action includes all events that occur after the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The 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 main purpose of the exposition?

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The main purpose of the exposition is to introduce the setting, characters, and background information necessary for understanding the story.

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How does the inciting incident affect the story?

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The inciting incident hooks the reader and establishes the central conflict that drives the plot forward.

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What role does the climax play in a story?

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The climax serves as the turning point where the main conflict reaches its peak, leading to a change in the story's direction.

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What is the relationship between rising action and climax?

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The rising action builds up to the climax, creating tension and developing the conflict until it reaches its highest point.