Checkouts

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the part of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and background information.

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What is the setting of the story 'Checkouts'?

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Cincinnati.

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What are the 5 areas of plot structure?

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Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The rising action is the series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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How does the bag boy feel after dropping the jar in 'Checkouts'?

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He feels like he messed up his chance to talk to the girl.

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How does the girl feel about the bag boy in 'Checkouts'?

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She falls in love with him.

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What is a climax in a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is falling action in a story?

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The falling action is 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 resolution is the conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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What is a character in literature?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.