Elements of Plot Flashcard

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The time and place of a story

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Setting: The setting of a story includes the location, time period, and environment in which the story takes place.

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Character IN the story is telling the story

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1st Person: A narrative style where the story is told from the perspective of a character within the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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The suspense; the events leading up to the climax

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Rising Action: The series of events that create suspense and tension, leading up to the climax of the story.

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The ending; the conflict is resolved

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Resolution: The part of the story where the main conflict is resolved, and the story comes to a close.

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The author's message to his readers

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Theme: The central idea or message that the author conveys through the story.

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict

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Protagonist: The main character around whom the story revolves, often facing challenges or conflicts.

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The character who opposes the protagonist

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Antagonist: The character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story.

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The turning point of the story, where the conflict reaches its peak

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Climax: The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict is confronted.

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The introduction of background information in a story

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Exposition: The part of the story that provides background information, setting the stage for the main events.

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The sequence of events in a story

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Plot: The structured sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, rising action, climax, and resolution.