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Exposition
- The beginning of the story where the reader learns important background information that includes who the characters are, where the story takes place, and what is going on before the main issue occurs. It helps set the story up so that later on everything makes sense |
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Rising Action
- Everything that happens leading up to the main issue. This is where the story begins to get more interesting and conflicts rise/build. The characters may also face challenges or make decisions that lead to big moments within the story |
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Climax
- The most important and intense part of the story. This is when the main problem reaches the highest point and something major happens. It is typically a moment that contains a lot of emotions, action, or tension |
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Falling Action
- Occurs right after the climax. This is the part that shows what happens as the story calms down/relaxes. The characters also begin to deal with what just happened, and the problem starts to get resolved. |
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Resolution
- The ending of the story where everything is wrapped up. The main problem is solved, and the reader discovers how everything turns out for the characters. It gives the story a sense of closure |
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