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ConflictThe struggle between opposing forces.

External Conflict Person vs. person Person vs. nature Person vs. societyInternal Conflict Person vs. himself/herself

PlotThe chain of related events that take place in a story.

PlotExpositionLays the groundwork for the plot and introduces essential background information.Rising ActionComplication arise, conflicts are introduced, and suspense builds.ClimaxThe turning point in the action, usually involving an important decision, event, or discovery that affects the final outcome.Falling ActionEvents that occur after the climax. Resolution/DenouementConflicts are resolved and mysteries are solved.

SettingThe time and place of a story.

Why does the setting in “Marigolds” play such an important role in the story? Could the story be set in a different time or place and still be effective?

SymbolA person, place, activity, or object that stands for something beyond itself.

What do the marigolds symbolize to Miss Lottie? What do they symbolize to the grown-up Lizabeth?