Linear and nonlinear plot developments

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Hints or clues indicating future events

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Foreshadow

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Structure of a story

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Plot Development

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Action after the climax

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Falling Action

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Beginning of a story:

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Exposition

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End of story conflict resolution

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Resolution

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Turning point in a story

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Climax

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Main events before climax

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Rising Action

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Problem in the story

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Conflict

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Graphic Organizer for Plot Development

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Plot mechanic revealing future event

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Flashforward