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Elements of Plot
Definitions of the elements of plot in a story.
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12th Grade
10/28/2019

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Exposition
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The introduction of the background, setting, characters and helps the reader understand the basis of the story.
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Rising Action
Definition
Events that occur in a story to build up to the climax. Can be accidents, conflict, suspense building tension etc.
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Climax
Definition
The point of highest tension/action in a story.
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Falling Action
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The events that proceed after the climax, wrapping up the story and leading the reader to the end.
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Conclusion
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The ending of a story, sometimes a summary of all the events and is the defining result of what was read by the audience.
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