Plot Elements

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What is a plot?

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The series of events or actions in a story.

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What is an external conflict?

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A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character or nature.

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What is an internal conflict?

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A struggle within a character's mind, often involving emotions or decisions.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense part of a story, usually a turning point for the main character.

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What is a flashback?

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A scene that interrupts the action of a story to show an event in the past.

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What is conflict in a story?

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A problem faced by the main character.

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What is the exposition of a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What is falling action?

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

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What is resolution in a plot?

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The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.