Elements of a Story- Plot

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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Exposition

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The introduction of background information, such as setting, characters, and initial conflict.

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Inciting Incident

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The event that sets the main story in motion, introducing the primary conflict.

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Rising Action

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The series of events that build tension and lead up to the climax.

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Climax

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The turning point or most intense moment in the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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Falling Action

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The events that follow the climax and begin to resolve the conflict.

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Resolution

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The conclusion of the story, where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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Plot diagram

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