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| Plot | the basic sequence of events in a story. In conventional stories, plot has three parts: rising action, climax, and falling action. |
| Exposition | an introduction that provides necessary details about characters and setting; the main problem or conflict is introduced |
| Rising action | the part of the story that develops the problem/conflict through a series of events that build interest and/or suspense; these events lead up to the climax/turning point |
| Climax | the highest point in the story where the problem/conflict reaches its peak; the turning point can be the event right before the climax, or can also be considered the climax |
| Falling action | the event(s) after the climax/turning point leading to the resolution |
| Denouement | the conclusion to the story that reveals the solution to the problem/conflict; not all stories have clear resolutions |
| Setting | the time and place in which a narrative occurs. |
| Protagonist | the main character in a story or drama; the character that the reader empathizes with |
| Antagonist | the character who opposes or struggles with the main character or hero in a story |
| Conflict | a struggle between two opposing forces or characters |
