The Elements of Plot

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What are the elements of plot?

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The elements of plot include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the introduction of the story where characters, setting, and the main conflict are introduced.

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What happens during the rising action?

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The rising action includes events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of the story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point or the most intense moment in the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is falling action?

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Falling action includes events that occur after the climax, leading towards the resolution.

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What is resolution in a plot?

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Resolution is the conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal (man vs. himself) or external (man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society).

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What does 'man vs. man' conflict mean?

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'Man vs. man' conflict involves a struggle between two characters, often the protagonist and antagonist.

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What does 'man vs. nature' conflict mean?

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'Man vs. nature' conflict involves a character facing challenges posed by natural forces, such as storms, animals, or disease.

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What does 'man vs. society' conflict mean?

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'Man vs. society' conflict involves a character facing opposition from societal norms, laws, or beliefs.