Plot Elements

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What is the Falling Action in a story?

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The Falling Action occurs after the climax as the characters work toward resolution. It is where the conflict unravels and the character either wins or loses.

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What does Man vs. Man conflict mean?

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Man vs. Man conflict refers to a struggle between two characters, which can be either mental or physical.

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What is the Inciting Incident in a story?

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The Inciting Incident is the event that sets the central conflict in motion and hooks the reader into the story. Without it, there would be no story.

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Who is the Antagonist in a story?

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The Antagonist is the character who opposes the main character (Protagonist) in the story.

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What is the Protagonist in a story?

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The Protagonist is the central or main character of a story.

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Define Exposition in a story.

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Exposition is the part of the story that introduces background information, setting, and characters.

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What is the Climax of a story?

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

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What does Resolution mean in a story?

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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 a Theme in literature?

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A Theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a story.

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What is a Setting in a story?

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The Setting is the time and place in which the story takes place.