Academic Vocabulary

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What is the exposition in a plot diagram?

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The exposition is at the beginning of the story.

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What does the theme of a story represent?

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The theme represents the message of the story.

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What does the exposition usually introduce in a plot diagram?

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The exposition usually introduces details about the setting and the characters.

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What is an internal conflict?

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An internal conflict is a conflict inside the character, such as a decision about doing the right thing.

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence should be a provable fact.

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What is a plot diagram?

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A plot diagram is a visual representation of the structure of a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in the story.

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What is a conflict in literature?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.