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Exposition occurs at the top of the mountain in the plot diagram.
Exposition occurs at the top of the mountain in the plot diagram.
False
The rising action includes events that lead up to the climax and builds suspense.
The rising action includes events that lead up to the climax and builds suspense.
True
The climax is the final resolution of the story's conflicts.
The climax is the final resolution of the story's conflicts.
False
Falling action follows the climax and begins to resolve the story's conflicts.
Falling action follows the climax and begins to resolve the story's conflicts.
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The resolution, or denouement, provides a clear solution to the story's conflict.
The resolution, or denouement, provides a clear solution to the story's conflict.
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Conflict is introduced during the resolution stage of the plot.
Conflict is introduced during the resolution stage of the plot.
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A cliffhanger is an unresolved ending that creates suspense for the audience.
A cliffhanger is an unresolved ending that creates suspense for the audience.
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The climax always leads to a positive change for the main character.
The climax always leads to a positive change for the main character.
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Study Notes
Plot
- The series of events in a story that explains what is happening.
- Can be visualized as climbing a mountain.
Exposition
- The beginning of the story.
- Introduces characters, setting, and main conflicts.
Rising Action
- The events leading up to the climax.
- Builds suspense.
- Conflicts are developed.
Climax
- The turning point of the story.
- Main character confronts a conflict or experiences a change.
Falling Action
- Events after the climax, leading to the resolution.
- Conflicts are resolved.
- Loose ends are tied up.
Resolution
- The solution to the problem.
- Can also be called a denouement.
- May or may not be a positive outcome.
- Some stories end with a cliffhanger, leaving the outcome unresolved.
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Test your understanding of the key elements of plot structure in storytelling, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. This quiz will help reinforce the important components that make up a narrative.
