Plot and Theme

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when a story takes place.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the basic sequence of events in a story or text.

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True or False: A plot diagram shows the events of a story in order.

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True

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the introduction that provides necessary details about characters, setting, and other background information.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea of a story.

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What is rising action?

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Rising action is the series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of the story.

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What is climax in a story?

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Climax is the most intense point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is falling action?

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Falling action is the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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What does it mean to analyze a theme?

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To analyze a theme means to examine how the theme is developed through characters, events, and dialogue.