Plot

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What is the term for all of the events in the story leading up to the climax?

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Rising Action: The part of the story where the tension builds and events lead to the climax.

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What do we call the people or animals that are in the story?

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Characters: The individuals or beings that take part in the story's events.

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What is the term for the part of the story where the problem or conflict is solved?

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Resolution: The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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What is the term for all of the events after the climax where the tension decreases?

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Falling Action: The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is the beginning part of a story that introduces the setting and characters?

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Exposition: The section of the story that sets up the context, characters, and initial situation.

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What is the climax of a story?

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Climax: The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often a turning point.

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What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

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To introduce the characters, setting, and background information necessary for understanding the plot.

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How does rising action contribute to a story?

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It builds tension and develops the conflict, leading up to the climax.

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What happens during the falling action of a story?

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The events that occur after the climax, leading towards the resolution.

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What is the difference between characters and setting in a story?

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Characters are the individuals in the story, while the setting is the time and place where the story occurs.