Element of Plot

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What is the climax of a story?

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

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the introduction of the story, where characters, setting, and background information are presented.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The falling action is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution, where the conflict begins to resolve.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the conclusion of the story, where the conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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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 tension leading up to the climax.

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Identify the part of the plot where the main conflict is introduced.

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Exposition.

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Identify the part of the plot where the story begins to build up to the climax.

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Rising Action.

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What part of the plot occurs after the climax and before the resolution?

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Falling Action.

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What is the purpose of the climax in a story?

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To provide a turning point in the story and to heighten the emotional intensity.

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How does the resolution affect the overall story?

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It provides closure to the story and resolves the main conflict.