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Plot |
The sequence of events or the action of the story. |
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Inciting incident/ initial incident |
Introduces the major conflict in the story. The point in the story where the main character has to make a decision. |
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Crisis |
High point of reader interest where the main conflict creates sudden interest. There can be several crises in a plot. |
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Climax |
The highest point of reader where the main conflict is resolved. |
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Rising action |
The sequence of events leading to the climax. |
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Denouement |
The sequence of events after the climax to the end of the story. Wraps up the loose ends. |
Falling action |
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Conflict |
A struggle between two or more forces such as:
Man vs man - Two people fighting physically or verbally
Man vs self - A person struggles to decide something
Man vs nature - A person fights against a natural force
Man vs society - A person struggles against society (racism) |
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Foreshadowing/foreboding |
Hints early in a piece of writing about events which happen later. It creates interest and suspense. |
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Suspense |
A feeling of anxiety in the mind of the reader or audience. Suspense is not found in the story; techniques which create suspense are found such as a spooky setting or character names "Igor" |
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