Non-Linear Plot Development

Front

What are the main events before the climax known as?

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Rising action

Front

What is the turning point or the point of greatest suspense or action in a story?

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Climax

Front

What is a type of plot that serves to support the main plot, usually for theme reinforcement or character development?

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Subplot

Front

What are hints or clues that indicate what may happen later in the story called?

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Foreshadow

Front

What is it called when a story has two or more independent plots that eventually merge into one main plot?

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Parallel plot

Front

What is the beginning part of a story that introduces characters and setting?

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Exposition

Front

What term describes a plot that follows a straight line from beginning to end?

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Linear plot

Front

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

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Resolution

Front

What is a narrative technique that presents events out of chronological order?

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Non-linear plot

Front

What do we call the main character in a story?

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Protagonist