Fiction: Elements of Plot

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition introduces the reader to the characters and setting.

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What part of the story is the climax?

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The climax is the most exciting part of a story and the turning point.

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What does the resolution of a story do?

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The resolution resolves the conflict and concludes the story.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is all of the events that make up a story.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The falling action occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The rising action includes events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message of the story.