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Theme Central ideas in the novel; the author’s meaning for the story
Exposition The beginning of the story, including the characters and setting. Conflict The problem that makes the story interesting (man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. nature, etc.)
Conflict
Rising Action The events that build suspense and increase interest in a story
Climax The point of greatest suspense and intensity; usually near the end of the story
Falling Action The events that wrap up the story Resolution How the story ends and the problem is solved
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