Plot

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What is a parallel plot?

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A technique in literature where two or more dramatic plots are usually linked by a common character and a similar theme.

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What is a flashback?

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A narrative technique that interrupts the chronological flow of a story to present past events that provide background or context.

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What comes after the climax in a linear plot?

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The falling action.

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What is the rising action in a plot?

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The part of the story where drama and suspense begin to build.

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Who is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing conflicts.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the resolution in a plot?

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The part of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.

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What is a linear plot?

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A plot that follows a straight, chronological sequence of events.

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What is a climax in a plot?

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The turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.