Plot Elements

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What is Exposition?

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The exposition is the part of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is Climax?

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The climax is the turning point of a story, where the main conflict reaches its highest point of tension.

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What is Setting?

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The setting is the time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is Plot?

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

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What is Falling Action?

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The falling action is the part of the story after the climax, where the conflict begins to resolve.

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What is Resolution?

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The resolution is the conclusion of the story, where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to an end.

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What is Conflict?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot.

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What is Rising Action?

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Rising action is the series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is Theme?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the story conveys.

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What is Characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.