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Plot Development
6.5 Parts of a story
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Exposition | The beginning of the story where the characters, setting, and main conflicts are first developed. |
| Rising Action | The stage of the plot that develops the conflict or struggle. The tension rises as the story nears the climax. |
| Climax | The turning point of the story- usually when the main conflict of the story comes to a head (where you are not sure which way it will go, where the decision has to be made ). |
| Falling Action | The stage of plot where the story begins to draw to a close and tension ease. The outcome of the story is not yet worked out. |
| Resolution | The end of the story in which conflicts are resolved and loose ends are tied up. |