ELA Understanding Plot

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point of the story.

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What is the definition of plot?

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The sequence of events in a story or novel.

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What part of the story introduces the characters and setting?

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Exposition.

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What happens during the rising action?

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The 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.

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What is resolution in a story?

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The part where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

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What is conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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What is a setting?

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The time and place where a story occurs.