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Elements of Plot
vocabulary terms for plot
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English
6th Grade
02/26/2014

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inciting incident
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sets the story in motion and makes the rest of the story possible
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resolution
Definition
remaining questions are answered and conflicts are resolved
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setting
Definition
the where and when of a story
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rising action
Definition
moves the plot along as complications arise and conflicts become more intense
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falling action
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the excitement slows down and the story starts to wrap up
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climax
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where the conflict reaches the most intense part; the OMG moment
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protagonist
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the main character, often known as "the good guy/girl"
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antagonist
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the character or force causing problems for the main character
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exposition
Definition
the first part of the plot; characters, setting, and basic situation are revealed
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