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Plot Diagram/Conflic
Plot Diagram
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plot | The sequence of events in a story-- beginning, middle and end. |
| Exposition | The beginning of the story where the main characters are introduced. Also introduces the setting (time, place, weather, culture) |
| Rising Action | Events that lead up to the climax. These events help create tension and suspense and the conflict may be introduced. |
| Cimax | The turning point of the story; the moment of tension, emotion, or suspense. The main conflict is addressed. |
| Falling Action | Eases the tension and shows how the main character resolves the conflict. |
| Resolution | The end of the story. |
| Setting | Where and when the story takes place. |
| Protagonist | The main character |
| Antagonist | The character who is in conflict with the main character |
| Character vs. Character conflict | This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human. |
| Character vs. Nature conflict | This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with forces of nature. |
| Character vs. Society conflict | This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group of people whether it be a community, society, culture, school. |
| Character vs. Self conflict | In this type of conflict the main character experiences some kind of inner conflict like making a difficult decision or dealing with a personal problem. |