<span>-The exposition is the part of the plot that shows the characters, setting, and background.
-The rising action is the part of the plot that shows the conflicts.
-The climax is the part of the plot that shows the turning point of the story and the event that determines the end of the story.
-The falling action is the part of the plot that shows when all lose ends began to come together.
-The conclusion is the part of the plot that shows the ending of the story. The types of endings are resolution (happy), tragedy (sad), and open-ended.</span>
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