Plot Elements

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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Exposition

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The introduction of background information, such as setting and characters.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story takes place.

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Conflict

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The main problem or struggle in the story.

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Rising Action

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The series of events that lead to the climax of the story. These events help to build tension and drama.

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Climax

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The turning point or most intense moment in the story.

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Falling Action

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution. Usually less dramatic than the climax.

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Resolution

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The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved and loose ends are tied up.

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Narrative

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writing that tells a story