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The beginning of the story gives the reader background information before the story truly starts. This can include flashbacks, character dialogue, or setting/character descriptions.
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| This is the moment in the story that leads up to the climax. Characters are making choices, and things are happening that oppose or challenge their goals. This is the part of the story that invests the readers and is a big chunk of the work. |
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| This is the main turning point that the rising action was building up towards. A lot is up in the air, as the climax's main goal is to resolve the conflict at hand, and it can be positive or negative. |
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| The main conflict is now resolved, and it's time to start wrapping up the story and loose ends. This may be a time when the characters are dealing with the aftermath of the climax. |
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| The end of the story. The time to answer any unanswered questions and the next step in the characters' lives are shown, or the ending can be a simple happy-ever-after! |
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