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Plot Elem./Story Voc
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| plot | the flow of the story from beginning to middle to end, the chain of events |
| exposition | first part of the plot |
| exposition | characters, setting, and problems are revealed |
| setting | time and place that the story takes place, part of the exposition |
| inciting incident | the event that sets the story in motion and makes the rest of the story possible |
| rising action | main part/biggest chunk of the story |
| rising action | where the complications arise |
| rising action | moves the plot of the story along |
| complications | problems that arise as a character struggles to reach their goals |
| protagonist | main character of the story - the character with a problem |
| antagonist | the character or force in conflict with the protagonist (working against them) |
| climax | the OMG! moment in the story |
| climax | the most exciting or intense part for the protagonist |
| climax | usually a turning point - there is no going back from this moment, things will never be the same |
| falling action | events that follow the climax and move the story towards the resolution |
| resolution | the end of the story |
| resolution | questions are finally answered, conflicts are resolved, and loose ends are wrapped up |