elements
This is the beginning of the story where the characters, setting are introduced. The _____ provides essential background information necessary for understanding the story.
Exposition
The first part of the plot diagram
exposition
Hints or clues about future events in the story, used to create suspense or prepare the reader for upcoming developments.
foreshadowing
This is the event that sets the main action of the story in motion. It's the moment when the central conflict is introduced, sparking the protagonist's journey or struggle.
inciting incident
second to last stage of the plot diagram
falling action
The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot forward. It can be interna
conflict
the ___is the turning point of the story, where the conflict reaches its peak and the outcome becomes inevitable. It's the most intense and crucial moment, often where the protagonist faces their biggest challenge or makes a critical decision.
Climax
What stage is before the falling action.
climax
A narrative device that interrupts the chronological sequence of events to provide background information or past events.
flashback
Following the climax, the story begins to wind down as the consequences of the climax unfold. Loose ends are tied up, and the resolution starts to take shape, this is
falling action
what is the last stage of the plot diagram?
resolution
The changes and growth that characters undergo throughout the course of the story, often in response to the events and conflicts they face.
Character development
This is the conclusion of the story where the main conflict is resolved, and any remaining questions or conflicts are addressed. The resolution provides a sense of closure and may also hint at the characters' future.
Resolution
rising action
A sudden, unexpected change in the direction or outcome of the story that challenges the reader's expectations is
plot twist