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Plot Diagram
Definition of plot diagram terms from notes section
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12th Grade
07/16/2014
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Exposition
 Definition

Is basically used to introduce

background information about events, settings, and characters to the audience or readers.
Term
Rising Action
 Definition
Is when things begin to escalate in the story. It takes the reader from the exposition and leads them towards the climax. This part tends to be dramatic and suspenseful.
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Climax
 Definition
When you finally take a breath after holding it in from the suspense. This is the most emotional part of the book. Or what happens when the problem of conflict reaches a high point.
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Falling Action & Resolution
 Definition

Falling Action is when everything tends to slow down. The climax is over. How the problem or conflict is solved.

 

Resolution is this is the final part of the story when everything is wrapped up. Sometimes the story is finished off completely, answering every reader's question. Sometimes authors leave mysterious, to intrigue the reader. Or sometimes authors leave hints of a sequel.
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Narative Writing
 Definition

It needs to have rich detail so the reader can see,

smell, hear, feel, touch what is happening to the characters also includes all of the conventions of storytelling plot, character, setting, climax, and ending.

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