Plot Flashcards

1
Q

Define plot.

A

The sequence of events in a story.

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2
Q

What is the most important element in plot?

A

Conflict.

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3
Q

List the types of conflict (9)

A

Internal/external; physical, intellectual, emotional, moral; man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. environment.

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4
Q

When does the story usually end?

A

When the conflict resolves.

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5
Q

Incidents in the plot should proceed…

A

Logically.

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6
Q

Incidents in a plot are governed by…

A

An inner logic.

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