Plot Elements/Reading Strategies

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What is visualizing in reading?

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Visualizing is creating an image of a scene in your head while reading.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The falling action is the part of the story after the climax where the main character is no longer trying to solve the problem.

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What is the conflict in a story?

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The conflict is the main problem or struggle that the characters face in the story.

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the beginning part of a story where the characters, setting, and basic situation are introduced.

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What is another name for the climax of a story?

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The climax is also known as the turning point, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What does predicting mean in reading?

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Predicting is making an educated guess about what will happen next in a 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 protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is the antagonist?

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The antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.