What is a plot diagram?(1 point)

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a device that helps visualize a story’s plot structure
a device that helps visualize a story’s plot structure

the outline a writer makes before they begin writing
the outline a writer makes before they begin writing

a device that helps understand a story’s theme
a device that helps understand a story’s theme

the five elements of plot that stories usually include

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A plot diagram is a device that helps visualize a story’s plot structure.

What is an inciting incident?(1 point)
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an event that serves as closure after falling action
an event that serves as closure after falling action

an event that introduces conflict during rising action
an event that introduces conflict during rising action

an event that introduces characters or setting
an event that introduces characters or setting

an event that serves as a turning point in the story

An inciting incident is an event that introduces conflict during rising action.

What is a flashback?(1 point)
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a minor story told alongside the main story
a minor story told alongside the main story

a scene that interrupts the story’s chronological flow to tell events from the past
a scene that interrupts the story’s chronological flow to tell events from the past

a plot device where two or more stories are linked by a common character, event, setting, or theme
a plot device where two or more stories are linked by a common character, event, setting, or theme

a hint about future events in a story

A flashback is a scene that interrupts the story’s chronological flow to tell events from the past.

Why do authors introduce parallel plots?(1 point)
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to create mystery, tension, or surprise
to create mystery, tension, or surprise

to increase the length of a story
to increase the length of a story

to support a certain tone or mood
to support a certain tone or mood

to appeal to readers who enjoy different things

Authors introduce parallel plots to create mystery, tension, or surprise.

Why do authors introduce subplots?(1 point)
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to create mystery, tension, or surprise
to create mystery, tension, or surprise

to support a certain tone or mood
to support a certain tone or mood

to increase the length of a story
to increase the length of a story

to appeal to readers who enjoy different things

Authors introduce subplots to support a certain tone or mood.