Plot Elements

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What is the exposition of a story's plot?

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The beginning; characters & setting are introduced.

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What does plot mean?

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A sequence of events in a story.

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What is the rising action in a story's plot?

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A conflict starts events that lead to the most exciting part.

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What marks the climax of a story?

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The highest point of action.

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What is the resolution in a story's plot?

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The part where problems are solved and the story concludes.

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What is the falling action in a story's plot?

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Events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or being that takes part in the action of the story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The main idea or lesson that the story conveys.