Elements of Plot Review

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing characters or forces in a story.

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What type of conflict is represented by a character facing a natural disaster?

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Character vs. nature.

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What is the exposition in a plot diagram?

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The exposition is the part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is the resolution in a plot diagram?

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The resolution is the part of the plot where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What does setting refer to in a story?

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Setting refers to when and where a story takes place.

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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.

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What is rising action in a plot diagram?

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Rising action includes the events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is falling action in a plot diagram?

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

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What are the main elements of a plot?

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The main elements of a plot are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is character vs. character conflict?

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Character vs. character conflict is when a character faces opposition from another character.