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Plot Elements
The different parts that make up a plot to a short story
Term | Definition |
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Exposition | Characters and setting are introduced, and the conflict begins to unfold |
Rising Action | Events that occur to complicate the plot |
Conflict | The problem or struggle in the story |
Climax | The greatest point of interest or suspense in the story; the turning point |
Falling Action | The events between the climax and the resolution |
Resolution | The end of the story, when the conflict is resolved and loose ends are tied up |
Flashback | An interruption in the plot events to relate to an earlier event |
Foreshadowing | Hints or clues that suggest further action |