Plot Elements

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conflict

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a struggle or problem a character in a story must overcome.

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theme

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the central message or lesson that the author wants to convey through the story.

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external conflict

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a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character or nature.

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internal conflict

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a character struggles with something within themselves.

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rising action

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a related series of events in the plot of a story that build toward the point of greatest interest.

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climax

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the point of greatest interest or tension in a story.

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falling action

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

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resolution

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the part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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protagonist

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the main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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antagonist

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a character or force that opposes the protagonist.