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What is a Lead in a story?
What is a Lead in a story?
What does Exposition include?
What does Exposition include?
The characters, setting (time and place), and situation of the story.
Conflict/Inciting Incident consists of two parts: C= the problem to be overcome and I= the event that sets the conflict in motion.
Conflict/Inciting Incident consists of two parts: C= the problem to be overcome and I= the event that sets the conflict in motion.
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What does Rising Action entail?
What does Rising Action entail?
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What is the Climax in a story?
What is the Climax in a story?
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What occurs during the Falling Action?
What occurs during the Falling Action?
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Resolution means the conflict is overcome, solved, and no longer exists.
Resolution means the conflict is overcome, solved, and no longer exists.
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Study Notes
Sequence of Events in a Story
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Lead: Sets the tone for the story, introducing the beginning through action, thoughts, feelings, or other elements. Serves as the hook for the audience.
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Exposition: Provides crucial background information, detailing characters, their relationships, the setting (time and place), and the initial situation that frames the narrative.
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Conflict/Inciting Incident:
- Conflict: Refers to the main problem or challenge the protagonists must face and resolve.
- Inciting Incident: Marks the event that triggers the conflict, propelling the story forward and engaging the audience.
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Rising Action: Comprises a series of events that escalate tension and complications, contributing to character development and plot progression, ultimately leading up to the climax.
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Climax: Represents the peak of the narrative, characterized by the highest level of intensity. Features a turning point where one side may appear to have an upper hand, heightening emotional stakes.
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Falling Action: The aftermath of the climax, which consists of events that begin to resolve the conflict and lead toward closure. This phase starts to unravel the tension built during the rising action.
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Resolution: The culmination of the story where the main conflict is resolved, providing closure to the characters and the audience. Conflicts are overcome, leading to a satisfactory end.
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Explore the key components of a story's plot with these flashcards. Learn about the lead, exposition, conflict, and rising action, and how each part contributes to the overall narrative. Perfect for students wanting to understand storytelling structure.
