Elements of Plot

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What is first-person point of view?

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It is a narrator who is a character in a story and tells it from his or her perspective.

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What is symbolism?

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Any person, place, thing that is used to represent an idea or quality other than what it actually is.

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What three parts are included in the exposition?

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conflict, characters, & setting

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What is the rising action?

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key events that lead to the climax and create suspense.

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The resolution is

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The end of the story where the conflicts or problems are solved.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

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What is the falling action?

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Events that occur after the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by the story.