1st Periodical Test Review

Front

The flow of events in a story.

Back

Plot

Front

1. Exposition 2. Rising action 3. Climax 4. Falling action 5. Resolution

Back

5 elements of a plot

Front

It establishes the story.

Back

exposition

Front

Events that build the conflict.

Back

Rising Action

Front

The turning point where characters face and address the conflict.

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Climax

Front

It decreases the tension as the situation slowly settles.

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Falling Action

Front

The conclusion of the story.

Back

Resolution

Front

Arranged chronologically and makes sense from beginning to end.

Back

Linear Plot

Front

Begins at the present, jumps back to the past, and returns to the present.

Back

Flashback plot

Front

Combines two plots that meet at the climax.

Back

Parallel Plot