Match each event from a story with the correct element of plot. exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
resolution
Mary spent the rest of the evening
receiving wonderful gifts, cutting
the cake, and dancing to music
with her friends. Her family members
told her how much they loved her.
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At school, Mary was disappointed
when not one friend remembered
that it was her birthday. She felt
like crying and went to the park to
be by herself for a while.
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It was Mary’s 14th birthday, and she
was very excited as she got dressed
to head out to school. She was
surprised when no one from her
family wished her a happy birthday
during breakfast.
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Mary knew that this was the best
birthday that she had ever experienced.
She had the most amazing set of friends
and family. At the end of the day, Mary
went to sleep with a big smile on her face.
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When she returned home, everything
was very quiet and dark. It confused
Mary. She called out to her mother.
All of a sudden the lights blinked on
and Mary’s friends and family shouted
“Surprise!” Mary was shocked
and delighted.

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