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Plot Development

Elements/Stages of Plot

TermDefinition
Plot What the narrative (story) is about... the major events.
Exposition The beginning of a story/narrative... the opening.
Rising Action Where we get to know the main characters, the antagonist is working to create conflict (problems) for the protagonist
Climax The turning point of the story, where things are at their worst for the protagonist, and the reader/audience feels shock, disbelief, or suspense.
Falling Action When the protagonist begins taking steps to work through the conflict (stands up to the antagonist)
Resolution For better or worse, the conflict is resolved.
Theme The moral of the story or the lesson the author wants the reader to learn. Must be universal (apply to all types of people).
Universal Applies to all types of people.
Symbolism When an object, person, or situation is used to represent a larger meaning, idea, or concept.
Foreshadowing When an author gives hints or clues about what is going to happen in a story/narrative.
Irony when what is said seems to contradict what is meant OR a situation turns out very differently than what was expected.
Protagonist The hero of the narrative.
Antagonist The villain/character who creates conflict for the protagonist.
Conflict Problem or struggle the protagonist works to overcome.
Internal Conflict A conflict that occurs within the heart or mind of a character.
External Conflict A conflict that occurs between two or more characters in a narrative.
Setting Where AND when a story takes place.
Narrative Story
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