Plot Elements

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The sequence of events that make up a story, and how those events are presented. It's a way to tell a story, and it usually involves conflict and tension.

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• Plot

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The portion of the story where the conflict decreases

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falling action

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A struggle or problem in a story

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conflict

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A person/persons in a story

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characters

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The introduction of the characters, setting, and basic situation (introducing the conflict). The beginning of a story.

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exposition

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The time, Place, and mood of the place of a story. Usually introduced in the exposition.

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setting

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The peak of action or conflict. The most exciting part of a story.

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Climax

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The outcome of a conflict, telling you how things turn out, the ending. The bottom of a plot diagram.

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resolution

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The portion of the story where the conflict or problem increases.

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rising action

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Adjectives describing how a character acts or the type of personality a character has.

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Character traits/Personality traits