The main events of a story, organized from beginning to end.
Conflict: At the beginning, the problem that needs to be solved. Between two people Within one person's head Between one person and nature
Rising Action: The excitement builds, problem being struggled with.
Climax: Most exciting part of the story. The problem is solved here.
Outcome/Resolution: The end of the story. Unanswered questions are answers here. Story starts to calm down.
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