Elements of Plot - Vocab

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Exposition

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The part of plot that introduces the characters and setting.

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Inciting Incident

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The part of plot that sets the rising action in motion and introduces the conflict.

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Rising Action

Back

The part of plot where complications start to build.

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Climax

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The part of the plot that is the turning point of the story and is the highest point of tension.

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Falling Action

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The part of plot where loose ends start to tie up and the conflict is starting to resolve.

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Resolution

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The part of plot that ends the story and the conflict is resolved.

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Protagonist

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The main character of the story.

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Antagonist

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The opposing character of the story.

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Plot

Back

The events that make up the story.

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Conflict

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The problem or struggle in the story that can be external or internal.