Plot Diagram Flashcard Core 1

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What is the Exposition in a story?

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The Exposition is the part of the story where the reader gets all of the background information, including the characters and setting.

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What does Conflict mean in a story?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces and represents the problem of the story.

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What is the Rising Action?

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The Rising Action is the part of the story where major events lead up to the climax.

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What is the Climax of a story?

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The Climax is the turning point of a story at which the conflict could be resolved in different ways.

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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 and shows the results of the climax.

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True or False: The Falling Action is longer than the Rising Action.

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False

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What is the Resolution in a story?

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The Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What role does Conflict play in a story?

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Conflict drives the story; without it, a story would fall flat.

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What is the purpose of the Exposition?

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The purpose of the Exposition is to introduce the characters, setting, and background information necessary for understanding the story.

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How does Rising Action contribute to a story?

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Rising Action builds tension and develops the conflict leading up to the climax.