Plot Elements Review

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Climax

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The most intense or exciting part of the story.

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Setting

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When and where the story takes place.

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Exposition

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The introduction of background information in a story.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces, such as Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, etc.

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Theme

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The underlying message or lesson of a story.

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Rising Action

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Events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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Falling Action

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Events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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Resolution

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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Antagonist

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.