Plot Structure

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the introduction of the story where characters, setting, and background information are presented.

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What is the initiating event in a plot structure?

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The initiating event is the moment in the story where the conflict is first introduced.

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What is rising action?

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Rising action consists of the events that build tension and develop the conflict leading 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 the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is falling action?

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Falling action includes the events that follow the climax and lead towards the resolution.

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What is resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the conclusion of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to an end.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the central problem or struggle that drives the plot of the story.

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What are the main types of conflict?

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The main types of conflict are: 1. Man vs. Man, 2. Man vs. Nature, 3. Man vs. Society, 4. Man vs. Self.

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What role does the protagonist play in a story?

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The protagonist is the main character who faces the conflict and drives the story forward.

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What is an antagonist?

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The antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist and creates conflict.