Plot Elements

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climax

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the turning point or most intense and exciting part of a story, play or movie.

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internal conflict

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a character struggles with something within themselves.

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falling action

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action that happens right after the climax of a story, where the tension decreases.

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conflict

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

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setting

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when and where the story takes place.

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exposition

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the introduction of background information, setting, and characters in a story.

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resolution

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the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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characterization

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the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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theme

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the central idea or message in a story.

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protagonist

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