Story Elements & Plot

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What is setting?

Back

where and when the story takes place

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What are characters?

Back

the individuals a story is about

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What is a plot diagram?

Back

a visual representation of the events that make up a story

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What is conflict?

Back

the challenge a character needs to solve to achieve their goals

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What is theme?

Back

the lesson or moral of a story

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Where does the exposition of a story occur?

Back

beginning

Front

What story elements does the exposition of a story include?

Back

setting and characters

Front

What happens during the rising action?

Back

the main character faces a series of problems

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What is the climax of a story?

Back

the turning point and the most exciting part of a story

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What happens during the falling action?

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the events leading to the end of a story; loose ends are tied up