Story Elements & Plot Diagrams

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What are the main components of a plot?

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The main components of a plot are Events, Characters, Setting, and Conflict.

Front

What is the term for the part of the story where the conflict is resolved?

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Resolution.

Front

What is the first part of a plot diagram called?

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Exposition.

Front

What do we call the highest point of tension in a story?

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Climax.

Front

What is the term for the events that lead up to the climax?

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Rising Action.

Front

What is the term for the people or animals in a story who carry out the actions?

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Characters.

Front

What sets the scene in a story, including the time and place?

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Setting.

Front

What is the part of the plot that comes after the climax and leads to the resolution?

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Falling Action.

Front

What is the conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

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To introduce the characters, setting, and basic situation.