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Plot terms and definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plot | the sequence of events in a story |
| inciting/initiating event | makes the story happen |
| rising action | events before climax |
| climax | turning point of the story |
| falling action | events after climax |
| resolution | end of the story |
| conflict | a struggle between two forces |
| Protagonist | main character of the story |
| Antagonist | character in a struggle with the protagonist |
| Round character | complex; knows alot about the character |
| Flat character | knows little about the character |
| Dynamic character | character changes in the story |
| Static character | remains the same throughout the story |
| internal conflict | a struggle within your self |
| external conflict | a struggle with outside forces |