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Plot Terms
Question | Answer |
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introduction | start of the story revealting setting, characters, and a hint of the conflict |
conflict | tension or struggle |
rising action | building of tension, development of conflict |
climax | turning point, point of decision, action that's been building up in the story takes a different turn |
falling action | incidents as a result of main character's decision (climax) in the story after the climax |
resolution | conclusion of the story where the conflict has been resolved |
foreshadowing | hints of what is to come |
flashback | an episode which takes the reader back as though the event described is currently happening |
sub-plot | a story within a story |
parrallel episode | repeated elements/event of the plot; events happening at the same time--sometimes done w/out the main character’s knowledge |