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=A Definition=
 * The sequence of events in a literary work. Generally contains an exposition, inciting moment, rising action, climax, falling action, and a resolution.

Exposition

 * The introduction, where we’re EXPOSed to the characters and essential details

Inciting Moment

 * aka – narrative hook
 * Where the action kicks into gear
 * The conflict is introduced here
 * Where it starts getting interesting

Rising Action

 * Where the story gets complicated and more intense –Takes up the bulk of the story

Climax

 * The emotional peak of the story –Where the conflict reaches its ultimate intensity/complication

Falling Action

 * “Tying up loose strings” – sorting out the details that are left after the climax

Resolution

 * Conflict is resolved, and the story has finished

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=Notable Examples:=


 * [|Plot Line Review .wmv]