Elements of a Short Story

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Elements of Plot - Rising Action

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A series of events that eventually build up to the climax.

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Development of Characters and Conflict

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Characters and conflict are further developed and events begin to get complicated.

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Elements of Plot - Climax

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The most exciting part of the story; the turning point with the highest level of interest and emotion.

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Resolution of Events

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During the falling action, events and conflicts start to be resolved.

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Loose Ends in a Story

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In the falling action, loose ends start to be tied up.

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Conflict Resolution

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Falling action is when conflicts in the story begin to be resolved.

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Tying Up Loose Ends

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The process of resolving loose ends occurs during the falling action.

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Falling Action in Plot

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A critical element where events and conflicts are resolved.

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Role of Falling Action

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To ensure that events and conflicts are resolved and loose ends are tied up.

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Elements of Plot - Resolution

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The end of the story.