Elements of Story Plot

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What is the end of the story called?

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The resolution.

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When are the setting, characters, and conflict introduced in the story?

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During the exposition.

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What is the climax of the story also known as?

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The turning point of the story.

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What is the highest point of interest in a story called?

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The climax.

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What is the first part of the story called?

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The exposition.

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What part of the story comes after the exposition?

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The rising action.

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What is the purpose of the resolution in a story?

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To resolve the conflict and conclude the story.

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What is the conflict in a story?

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The main problem or struggle that the characters face.

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What does the term 'rising action' refer to?

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The events that lead up to the climax.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.