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Rising Action
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The major events that lead to the
climax or turning point occur during
the rising action.
1 Exposition
Characters, setting, and
conflicts are introduced
to readers.
Setting
Culture
Time
Place
Climax
The turning point of the novel.
4 Falling Action
The major events that lead to the
resolution.
THEME
The life message throughout the novel
5 Resolution
Conclusion to the novel; all major
events are wrapped up.
Protagonist
The “good character/s”
Antagonist
The “bad character/s or force”
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Plot
The Outsiders: Types of Conflicts
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