The Beginning
The Middle
The End
Elements of Fiction
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The part of a plot diagram where the characters, setting, and main conflict is introduced.

What is Introduction?

100
The portion of the story where the conflict increases.
What is rising action?
100
The outcome of the conflict (when the problem is solved.
What is resolution?
100

The framework that allows a story’s plot unfold

What is Dramatic Structure?

100

A conversation between two or more characters.

What is Dialogue?

200

On a plot diagram, the exposition always appears (first or last).

What is first?

200
The peak of action and conflict.
What is climax?
200
Where resolution is placed on the plot diagram (first or last).
What is last?
200

What happens in the story.

What is plot?

200

A fake beard, a wig, and clothes from another time and place are examples of this.

What is Costumes?

300

The background, time, and place of where the action of a story, play, movie, or show takes place. It's the where and when of a story.

What is setting?

300
The portion of the story where conflict decreases.
What is falling action?
300
After the climax, when the story begins to lead to a solution to the conflict.
What is falling action?
300

Things that happen in order

What is sequence?

300

A glass of water, a sword, or a phone are examples of this.

What is Props?

400
In the exposition, the good guy, or _____________ is introduced.
What is the protagonist?
400
The struggle between the antagonist and the protagonist is also called _______________.
What is conflict?
400
This gives the reader a sense of closure.
What is resolution?
400

Five (5): exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

What is 5 elements of dramatic structure?

400

A speech made by ONE character who speaks to a silent listener or an audience.

What is a monologue?

500
In the exposition, the bad guy is introduced to readers.
What is the antagonist?
500
The point in a story where the reader is at the edge of his or her seat.
What is climax?
500
A fancy French word for resolution.
What is denouement?
500
How you use dramaric structure to write a story

What is identify the theme, develop your character, and experiment with genre?

500

This is the most common form of drama.

What is a Play?

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