Elements of Plot in Narrative Writing Flashcard

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Purpose of exposition in a story?

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Introduce setting and characters.

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Rising action in a story occurs in the:

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Middle

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Climax of a story?

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The highest point of tension or turning point

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Falling action in a story:

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Resolves conflict and leads to resolution.

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Resolution in a narrative?

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Conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.

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Protagonist in a story?

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The main character or hero of the story.

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Antagonist in a story?

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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Role of dialogue in a narrative?

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Reveals character traits & advances the plot.

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Element of plot leading to climax?

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Rising action

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Distinguishing protagonist vs antagonist:

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The protagonist faces the conflict; the antagonist opposes them.