Plot Diagram

1. What is the purpose of exposition in a story?

The beginning of a story. Characters and setting are introduced here. The main conflict is also introduced here

The resolution of a story. Loose ends are tied up and conflicts are resolved.

The climax of a story. The most intense part where the conflict is at its peak.

The falling action of a story. Events that occur after the climax leading to the resolution.

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2. What does the term 'climax' refer to in a story?

The falling action of a story.

The exposition of a story.

The resolution of a story.

The most intense, exciting or important point of a story; the peak

The climax is the pivotal moment in a story where the tension reaches its peak before the resolution. It is not the falling action, resolution, or exposition.

Explanation

The climax is the pivotal moment in a story where the tension reaches its peak before the resolution. It is not the falling action, resolution, or exposition.

3. What is the Falling Action in a story?

The introduction of the main characters.

The most intense part of the story.

The part of a story after the climax, before the very end

The resolution of all conflicts in the story.

The Falling Action is the part of a story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution. It is where loose ends are tied up and the story begins to wrap up.

Explanation

The Falling Action is the part of a story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution. It is where loose ends are tied up and the story begins to wrap up.

4. What is resolution in the context of a story?

The setting where the story takes place.

The resolution is the part where the conflict of the story is addressed and resolved.

The unfolding or solution to the main conflict of the story

The introduction of the main characters in the story.

The climax or turning point of the story.

Resolution in a story refers to the point where the main conflict is resolved or comes to a conclusion, providing closure to the narrative. It is not to be confused with the introduction of characters, climax, or setting of the story.

Explanation

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