Elements of Plot

Front

Events in a story that follow the climax and lead to a resolution is the

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Falling Action

Front

When conflicts are resolved, loose ends of the story are tied up.

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Resolution

Front

The event that sets the story in motion.

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inciting Incident

Front

The events leading up to the Climax.

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Rising Action

Front

The characters, setting, conflict, and basic situation of the plot are introduced.

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Exposition

Front

The most intense part of the story, usually the turning point.

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Climax

Front

The problem of the story

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Conflict

Front

A group of words having a meaning that is not meant to be taken literally.

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Idiom

Front

Giving human characteristics to something nonhuman.

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Personification

Front

Exaggerated statements/claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Hyperbole