plot Flashcards

1
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exposition

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characters are introduced. setting revealed. mood or tone is established.

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2
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rising action

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the main character tries to solve a problem and encounters several obstacles along the way, resulting in a conflict.

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3
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conflict

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is what drives the plot. 4types-

  • person vs person.
  • person vs society.
  • person vs nature.
  • person vs self.
  • person vs technology.
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4
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climax

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turning point.

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5
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falling action

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events that follow the climax. results of the main character action or decision.

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6
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resolution

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the conflict is resolved.

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7
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chronological order

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order that they happened.

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8
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flashback

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stops what is happening and looks at the past.

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9
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foreshadowing

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clues about what is going to happen.

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