Plot Diagram Flashcard

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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, showing the sequence of events and how they relate to one another.

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What are the main parts of a plot diagram?

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The main parts of a plot diagram are Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.

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What is the Exposition in a story?

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The Exposition is the beginning part of a story where characters, setting, and the main conflict are introduced.

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What happens during the Rising Action?

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During the Rising Action, the story builds tension and develops the conflict through a series of events.

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What is the Climax of a story?

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The Climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is the Falling Action?

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The Falling Action is the part of the story that follows the Climax, 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 an end.

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What is the purpose of the Exposition?

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The purpose of the Exposition is to set the stage for the story by introducing the characters, setting, and main conflict.

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What typically occurs in the Climax?

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In the Climax, the main character faces the greatest challenge or conflict, leading to a turning point in the story.

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What is the difference between Rising Action and Falling Action?

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Rising Action builds tension and develops the conflict, while Falling Action shows the aftermath of the Climax and leads to the Resolution.