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

Match the terms with their purpose in a story.