Plot Elements

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What is the rising action in a story's plot?

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A conflict starts events that lead to the most exciting part.

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What does plot mean?

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A sequence of events in a story.

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What is the climax of a story's plot?

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The most exciting part; a turning point.

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What graphic organizer best represents a story's plot?

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A mountain.

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What is the exposition of a story's plot?

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The beginning; characters and setting are introduced.

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What is the falling action in a story's plot?

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Events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is the resolution in a story's plot?

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The part where problems are solved and the story concludes.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is a protagonist?

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

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.