Elements of Plot

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This is the part of a story where the setting and main characters are introduced...

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exposition

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Exposition is when the author...

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introduces the setting and characters

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This is the part of the story where the conflict arrives and the protagonist is forced to take action...

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inciting incident

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The inciting incident is...

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the precise moment the conflict arrives

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The longest part of a story where suspense builds and the protagonist goes through a series of struggles and events is called...

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rising action

Front

Rising action is...

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the longest part of the story, a series of events, where suspense builds

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The climax of a story is...

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the most suspenseful / exciting part

Front

The most exciting or suspenseful part of the story (also known as the turning point) is called the...

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climax

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The part of the story where the results or outcome of the climax are revealed and a "winner" is decided is known as...

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falling action

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The falling action of the story is...

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the outcome/result of the climax