Parts of Plot

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story at the end that shows what life is like after the big change.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense part of the plot, where a big change occurs.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The falling action is the part of the plot that follows the climax and shows the aftermath of the big change.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the beginning part of the story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What part of the plot comes after the rising action?

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The climax comes after the rising action.

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What part of the plot comes before the resolution?

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The falling action comes before the resolution.

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What is the purpose of the rising action in a story?

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The rising action builds tension and develops the conflict leading up to the climax.

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How does the climax affect the resolution?

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The climax leads to the resolution by creating a turning point that resolves the conflict.

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What is the order of the parts of a plot?

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The order is: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.

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What is the main conflict in a story?

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The main conflict is the central struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.