Plot Elements Simplified Notes

Plot Review Exposition= the events (details) of the plot (story) that reveal the setting (TPE- time, place, and environment), characters, and their relationships Rising Action= the events (details) along the plot (story) that starts, triggers, initiates, or builds tension for a conflict Conflict= Protagonist (main character) faces a major problem with either himself, world/society, or man (oppsitional force known as an antagonist) Climax= the events (details) that lead to a big shift (turning point). This detail is major change in the plot (story's events) or a characters(s) traits (feelings, actions, sayings (dialogue/words) thoughts, or relationships with others) Falling Action= the events (details) that tie up the climax and settle the plot (story) down towards a resolution Resolution= the events (details) that resolve the conflict with the protagonist (main character) or within the plot (story)

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