Plot Elements

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What is a plot?

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The series of events or action in a story.

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What happens in the falling action?

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Events begin to calm down after the climax.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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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 the climax of a story?

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The high point of tension or conflict in a story.

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What is the resolution in a plot?

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The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What is rising action?

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The series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension.

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What is falling action?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.