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plot structure- Cydnee Swanson
descriptions of the elements of a plot structure
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English
6th Grade
10/11/2011

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plot
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the sequence of events that happens in a story.
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exposition
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the part of the work that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.
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initiating event
Definition
introduces the central conflict
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rising action
Definition
all of the events that lead up to the climax that build suspense
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climax
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the highest point of intrest or suspence
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falling action
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actions that tie up loose ends and leads to the resolution of the central conflict
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resolution
Definition
the final events that end a work of fiction
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static character
Definition
the character in the story that stays the SAME through out the whole book
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dynamic character
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the character in the story that CHANGES through out the whole story
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protagonist
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the main character of most important character in the story. This character often changes in some important way as a result of the story's events
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antagonist
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the character that opposes the main character
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conflict
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the struggle between opposing forces. Characters in conflict for basis of the story. There are two kinds of conflict internal and external
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theme
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the main idea or point of the story. It is also an overall message. Storys can have more than one theme.
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mood
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how the auther makes you feel while reading the book
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setting
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The time and place of the action. it could be spacific or vauge.
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