Plot Structure

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What is the definition of inciting incident?

Back

The event that sets the story into motion; your trigger event.

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What is the definition of conflict?

Back

The problem or struggle the character must overcome in the story.

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What is the definition of exposition?

Back

The beginning of the story including the setting and character.

Front

What is the definition of main idea?

Back

What the story is mostly about.

Front

What is the definition of theme?

Back

The moral or lesson you learn from reading the story.

Front

What is the definition of rising action?

Back

The series of events that build up to the climax of the story.

Front

What is the definition of climax?

Back

The most exciting or intense part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the definition of falling action?

Back

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

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What is the definition of resolution?

Back

The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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What is the definition of setting?

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The time and place where the story occurs.