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5 Key Elements of Plot
five part of plot definitions
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12th Grade
10/28/2025
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Exposition
 Definition
The beginning of the story where it introduces the background context such as characters and the setting.
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Rising Action
 Definition
The series of events that builds tension to lead to the story's main conflict
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Climax/Conflict
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The turning point of the story where the conflict or problem is at its highest point.
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falling Action
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The series of events after the conflict that explain the solution to the problem
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Resolution
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The conclusion of the story that explains how everything ends
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