Plot Elements Gathings

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What is a plot?

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The series of events or action in a story.

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What part of the plot introduces the characters?

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Exposition.

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What part of the plot ties up the loose ends of the story?

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Falling action.

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What is the main character of the story called?

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Protagonist.

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What is the character that causes trouble for the main character called?

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Antagonist.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The high point of a story.

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What is the resolution in a plot?

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The final outcome of a story.

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What is rising action in a plot?

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The events that lead up to the climax.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in a story?

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The central idea or message 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.