The opening of the story usually provides background information on the characters and setting. It introduces the main characters, gives details that help establish the setting, and may also explain what happened before the story began.

Either an idea or an action introduces a central conflict/problem and sets plot events into motion. As a result of this, the protagonist (main character) faces a problem or is working towards a goal.

The main character reacts to the initiating event by taking steps to achieve a goal or resolve a problem.

This occurs at the turning point which is usually the most suspenseful or emotional moment of the story.

The action falls immediately after the turning point. Events that occur in this are the after-effects or consequences of the climax.

The story ends in a situation that has evolved from the main character's success or failure to achieve their goal.

The author's use of clues, hints, or information suggesting events that will occur later on in the plot.

The author's interruption of the sequential plot events to return to an earlier event.

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Elements of Plot

Term	Definition
Exposition	The opening of the story usually provides background information on the characters and setting. It introduces the main characters, gives details that help establish the setting, and may also explain what happened before the story began.
Initiating Event	Either an idea or an action introduces a central conflict/problem and sets plot events into motion. As a result of this, the protagonist (main character) faces a problem or is working towards a goal.
Rising Action	The main character reacts to the initiating event by taking steps to achieve a goal or resolve a problem.
Climax	This occurs at the turning point which is usually the most suspenseful or emotional moment of the story.
Falling Action	The action falls immediately after the turning point. Events that occur in this are the after-effects or consequences of the climax.
Resolution	The story ends in a situation that has evolved from the main character's success or failure to achieve their goal.
Foreshadowing	The author's use of clues, hints, or information suggesting events that will occur later on in the plot.
Flashback	The author's interruption of the sequential plot events to return to an earlier event.

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