Plot Elements and Theme

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What is the theme of a story?

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The universal message or underlying meaning that the author conveys through the narrative.

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What is the exposition in a plot?

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The introduction of the story where characters, setting, and the basic situation are presented.

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What is the rising action in a plot?

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The part of the plot where the conflict increases and builds tension leading up to the climax.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or breaking point of the conflict, where the main character faces the greatest challenge.

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What is the resolution in a plot?

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The part of the plot that shows how the story ends and resolves the conflict.

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What is conflict in a story?

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The major problem or struggle that drives the plot and creates tension.

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What is the falling action in a plot?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution, where the conflict begins to resolve.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a narrative.

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What is setting in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.