Plot

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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