Critical Vocabulary Continued• Plot — the sequence of events in a story.

1. Exposition

2. Conflict3.

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4. ClimaxPoint of maximum interest and tension.

5. Falling Action

Shows results of climax,

and events lead toward resolution. 6. ResolutionAll events are resolved; also called denouement.

Important background information on characters and setting.

Struggle between opposing forces; main problem in story.