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Elements of plot
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plot | The series of actions and events that take place in a story |
| Exposition | Provides readers with the background information they need to understand the story. Exposition introduces the characters and setting. |
| Rising Action | Things begin to happen; the conflict is introduced; and the tension builds. |
| Climax | The moment of greatest tension in the conflict, and the turning point of the story |
| Falling Action | The consequences of the protagonist's decision or action play out, and the conflict is finally decided. |
| Resolution | The unfinished parts of the plot are resolved, and the story comes to its conclusion. |
| Narrative | A story |
| Character | Any person appearing in a story |
| Protagonist | The main character in a story |
| Antagonist | The character who causes conflict for the protagonist |