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Five key elements to a plot
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12th Grade
04/01/2019

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Exposition
Definition

The background, or what happened first. 

The exposition lies at the beginning of the plot.

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Rising Action
Definition

The events leading up to the main conflict.

The rising action lies at the beginning of the plot.

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Climax
Definition

The actions associated with the conflict reaching its peak.

The climax lies at the middle of the plot. Even though it occurs at the middle of the plot, this does not mean it falls in the middle of the story.

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Falling Action
Definition
How the conflict is resolved. The falling action lies at the end of the plot.
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Resolution
Definition

How things end after the conflict is resolved, the aftermath.

The resolution lies at the end of the plot

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