Rising Action, Falling Action, and Climax

Front

What is the part of the story where interest and suspense are built?

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Rising action

Front

What term describes the central problem or struggle in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the part of the story that occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling action

Front

What is the final part of a story where the conflict is resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

Front

How does rising action contribute to a story?

Back

It develops the conflict and builds tension leading up to the climax.

Front

What is the purpose of falling action in a narrative?

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To show the aftermath of the climax and lead towards resolution.

Front

What are the key components of a plot structure?

Back

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

Front

What is the exposition in a story?

Back

The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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How does conflict drive a story forward?

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It creates challenges for the characters that must be resolved.