Plot Elements

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Story's time and place is its ___

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setting

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Most intense part of the plot, a turning point for the main character.

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climax

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A problem faced by the main character.

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conflict

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A struggle or dilemma occurring within a character's mind.

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internal conflict

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A challenge or struggle a character encounters that is apparent to others.

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external conflict

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Events leading to a story's climax are called ___

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rising action

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Introduces characters and setting. Sets the stage for everything to happen in the plot.

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Exposition

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Ending of a story contains the ___. The story is all wrapped up.

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resolution

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Events calm after the climax; plot wraps up.

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Falling action

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Order of most stories

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exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution