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Story & Plot Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| inciting incident | sets the story in motion |
| exposition | first part of plot that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation |
| rising action | the main part of the story where complications arise |
| climax | the most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist |
| falling action | the part of plot that starts resolving problems |
| resolution | the end of the story where conflicts are resolved. |
| protagonist | the main character |
| antagonist | the character or force in conflict with the protagonist |
| setting | time AND place of a story |
| plot | the chain of events that make up a story |
| complications | problems that arise as characters struggle to reach their goals |