Story Vocab and Plot Elements

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Chain of events in a narrative?

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plot

Front

A story is a __________________.

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narrative

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Main character in a narrative is the _____________.

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protagonist

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Where and when the story takes place.

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setting

Front

Characters, setting, and problem of the story are revealed.

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exposition

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Most intense part of the story for the protagonist

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Climax

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Main part of the story; tension builds.

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Rising action

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Events after the climax; tension decreases and loose ends are tied up.

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Falling action

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End of story; conflicts resolved

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resolution

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Author's message about main idea(s):

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theme