Elements of Plot

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What is the conflict of a story?

Back

The problem faced by the main character.

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What type of conflict is it when a character struggles against societal norms?

Back

Character vs society.

Front

What does 'Man vs. Society' mean?

Back

A character or a group of characters fight against the society in which they live, often against social traditions or rules.

Front

What part of the story is the 'rising action'?

Back

The events that lead up to the climax of the story.

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The time and place in which the story occurs.

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

Front

What is the resolution of a story?

Back

The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

Front

What is a character vs character conflict?

Back

A struggle between two characters in the story.

Front

What is a character vs self conflict?

Back

A struggle within a character's own mind.

Front

What is the falling action in a story?

Back

The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.