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Plot Plot is the literary element that describes the structure of a story. It shows arrangement of events and actions within a story.
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Exposition: the start of the story, the situation before the action starts Rising Action: the series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax Climax: the turning point, the most intense moment—either mentally or in action Falling Action: all of the action which follows the climax Resolution: the conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads Plot Components
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Plot: Conflict Conflict is the dramatic struggle between two forces in a story. Without conflict, there is no plot.
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Plot: Types of Conflict Man vs. Man
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Plot: Types of Conflict Man vs. Beast
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Plot: Man vs. Man Conflict This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human.
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Plot: Types of Conflict Man vs. Nature
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Plot: Character vs. Nature Conflict This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist.
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Plot: Types of Conflict Man vs. Society
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Plot: Character vs. Society Conflict This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group: a community, society, culture, etc.
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Plot: Types of Conflict Man vs. Self
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Plot: Character vs. Self Conflict In this type of conflict, the main character experiences some kind of inner conflict.
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Writing Prompt Now that you know the different types of conflicts, think of a book or movie you have seen or read. Highlight the following from your choice: –Man vs. Man Conflict –Man vs. Nature –Man vs. Society –Man vs. Self
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