Plot Structure Practice

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2 questions

Watch the video.  As you watch, think about:  When do the elements of the plot structure happen?  What is the conflict and how is it resolved? 

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Falling Action		Introduces the characters, setting, and main conflict.
Climax		Creates suspense.
Rising Action		Shows the main character changing; often reveals the theme.
Conflict		Wraps up the story. Leads to the end.
Foreshadowing		Resolves the conflict.
Resolution		Reveals something that happened before the story.
Flashback		Reveals something that will happen after the story.
Flashforward		Tells a hint about something that will happen later in the story.
Exposition		Drives the plot of the story. Often will reveal the theme.

Match the terms with their purpose in a story.