Elements of a Plot Review

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What is a plot of a story?

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The sequence of events that make up a story

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Which plot element is this? The story comes to an end. The character either defeats the problem, learns to live with the problem, or the problem defeats the character.

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Resolution

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Which plot element is this? The conflict is developed more. Events happen to build interest. Events become complicated.

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Rising Action

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Which plot element is this? The events after the climax of the story. These events lead to the end of the story.

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Falling Action

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Which plot element is this? The beginning of a short story. The characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of a story, and we are introduced to the conflict.

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Exposition

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Which plot element is this? The turning point of the story. The main character has to face the conflict and will change in some way.

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Climax

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Order of plot elements on a plot diagram.

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Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

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True or False? The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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True

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The conflict in a story is...

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the problem that needs to be solved.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The message or lesson of the story