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Elements of a Story
Term | Definition |
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Conflict | A problem a character faces throughout the story |
Plot | The sequence of events in a story |
Exposition/Introduction | The beginning of a story where the main characters, setting, and initial conflicts are introduced |
Rising Action | Events that create tension and suspense while leading up to the climax |
Climax | The turning point of the story where the main conflict is addressed |
Falling Action | Eases the tension and shows how the main character resolves the conflict |
Resolution/Conolusion | The end of the story where typically action has relaxed, and most conflicts are resolved. |