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The exposition of a story introduces the characters and setting
What does exposition introduce?
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The rising action builds tension in a story
What does rising action build in the story?
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The rising action will increase the tension in the story until the climax when it should decrease.
Does climax increase or decrease tension in the story?
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Falling action is when the tension decreases and the story moves towards the resolution
What is falling action?
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The resolution usually indicates the ending of a story.
At what time does the resolution occur in the story?
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The exposition occurs usually at the beginning of a story
When does the exposition occur?
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The rising action usually occurs after the exposition
The rising action occurs after what element of plot?
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Yes there can be more than one climax in a story
Can there be more than one climax in a novel?
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The falling action occurs after the climax
After what element of plot does the falling action occur?
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Resolution is important because it wraps up the story and resolves the conflict
Why is the resolution important in a story?
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Exposition introduces the characters and setting which gives the reader more information on what the story is about.
How does exposition impact a story?
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Rising action contributes to the development of a story by allowing writers to create tension and therefore have a more satisfying climax.
How does rising action contribute to the development of a story?
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The climax helps readers understand the importance of the rising action and makes readers prepared for the resolution
Why is the climax important in a story?
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The climax has a direct impact on the falling action
What has a direct impact on the falling action?
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Yes, the resolution is the opposite because instead of of setting the scene of the story, it sets the scene of the world after the protagonist's journey has taken place
Is the resolution the opposite of the exposition?
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