Plot Map Definitions

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What is the basic definition of a plot?

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A structured sequence or order of events.

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What is 'exposition' in a story?

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'Exposition' is the part of the story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is the turning point or highest point of tension in a story called?

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Climax.

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What happens during the falling action of a story?

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The main problem is solved.

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What is the purpose of the resolution in a story?

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To end the story, solve any conflicts, and tie up loose ends.

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What is 'rising action' in a plot?

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The series of events that lead up to the climax.

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What does 'conflict' mean in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or message that the story conveys.

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What is the 'setting' of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a 'character' in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.