Elements of Plot

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What is the Inciting Incident?

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The event that sets the central conflict in motion and hooks the reader into the story. Without this, there would be no story.

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What happens during the Falling Action?

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Occurs after the climax as the characters work toward resolution. Conflict unravels and the character wins or loses.

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What is Exposition in a story?

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The part of the story where the author introduces the characters and setting.

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What is Rising Action?

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All events leading up to the climax, where the tension builds and the conflict develops.

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What is Climax?

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The turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is Resolution?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is the purpose of the Exposition?

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To provide background information about the characters, setting, and initial conflict.

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How does Rising Action contribute to a story?

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It builds suspense and develops the conflict, leading up to the climax.

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What is the significance of the Climax?

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It is the moment of greatest tension in the story, where the main conflict is confronted.

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What occurs during the Resolution?

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The characters deal with the aftermath of the climax and the story concludes.