The storyline or events of a story are called:

• the climax

• the plot

• the resolution

• the conflict

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The end of the story, the outcome of the conflict, or how everything ends, is known as the:

• resolution

• falling action

• rising action

• exposition

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This is when the conflict winds down. The part of a story where the climax wraps up and the loose ends start to come together is known as the

• rising action

• resolution

• plot

• falling action

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This is when the conflict has gotten to its most intense part and it can't get any bigger. The height of the action-where all the good stuff happens is known as the:

• conflict

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

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The portion of the story where the conflict increases, gets more complicated, and the action builds is known as the:

• falling action

• exposition

• resolution

• rising action

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The introduction of the characters and setting is known as the:

• exposition

• plot

• rising action

• climax

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In a story, this is the struggle or problem between two people or things:

• climax

• conflict

• falling action

• exposition

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The main character has to face his or her own fears, weaknesses, and feelings. The plot may revolve around a difficult decision the protagonist must make. What type of conflict is this?

• Man vs. Technology

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Society

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The protagonist engages in conflict with the enemy in order to win victory. The conflict may be physical, emotional, mental, or in other forms.

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

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The protagonist must battle the elements and overcome adversity as the natural environment turns against him or her.

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Technology

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