Plot

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1) Introduction:

Presents antecedent action (Action that happens before story even begins)

Holds setting, Mood & Characters

Provides context for story and characters

2) Initial Incident:

Starting point of conflict

Can be used first to grab readers attention, then merged into the Introduction

3) Rising Action:

All events that happen between after Initial incident & Climax -- Builds up to Climax

Builds suspense as events cast doubt on protagonist's ability to resolve initial incident

Tension builds between protagonist & Antagonist

4) Climax:

This is where the 'Pleasure explodes" -- Most exciting and interesting point in story

Conflict reaches peak & is either resolved or not.

Protagonist reaches goal or doesn't reach goal.

If you end story here - Called "Indeterminate Ending" -- Leaves rest up to the readers imagination

5) Falling Action:

Action after highest point in story (Climax)

Wine down, down from sub space

Enjoying victory or dealing with the consequences of the failure

6) Denouement:

Final outcome/ clarification of the story

Wrap up loose ends or set up for sequel

Happily ever after or the restart/ path change after the failure.

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