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Outsiders Lit Terms
Outsiders Lit Terms
Ms. Matis
Exposition: The first part of a story; introduces characters, setting, and conflict by
providing pertinent background information
Inciting Incident: Precise moment in the story where the conflict begins
Complication(s): Events that further develop and complicate the conflict
Climax: The point in the story where the nature of the conflict changes in some
profound way -- often referred to as the turning point
Resolution: The point in the story where the conflict(s) is/are resolved; the story
is brought to a close.
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Ms. Matis