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How many parts are there in a typical plot?
5
What is the name of the part of the plot where we are introduced to the main characters and setting?
Exposition
What do we call the time period and location that the plot/story takes place in?
Setting
What is the term to describe a struggle between opposing forces in a plot?
Conflict
What are the two types of conflict?
Internal and external
The part of a plot where the conflict is revealed, events become complicated, and the story develops.
Rising action
Final outcome of events in the story, there is a solution to the conflict.
Resolution
The high point of interest or suspense in the story. It is the turning point of the story.
Climax
Resolution begins; conflict settles down with events and complications falling into place.
Falling action
Give an example of an internal conflict.
Character vs self. They may be struggling to make choice, struggling with their own fears, or struggling with their own physical limitations
Would a character vs society be an example of an internal or external conflict?
External (although this scenario could cause a character to have an internal conflict as well).
