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Action that builds tension
Lexie Hoppe
The inciting incident in "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin is when Mrs. Mallard receives the news of her husband's death in a train accident. This event triggers a range of emotions and thoughts in Mrs. Mallard, setting the narrative in motion.
Madison
The event that sets in motion the central conflict of the story A+
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What is the inciting incident?
It is the event that sets in motion the central conflict of the story.
What is the inciting incident of The Giver?
I think the inciting incident would be when Jonas becomes the Reciever because that is where the story leads up to when he find out about "release" and runs away. -RS
Where in the plot structure would the writer most likely put the inciting incident?
You need the inciting incident early in the story, so usually in the exposition or rising action.
Which events sets in motion the central conflict of a story?
Inciting incident
How is an inciting incident used in a plotline?
to introduce the central conflict early in the story
Which of these definitions describes the inciting incident?
the event that sets in motion the central conflict of the story
What is a inciting force in a short story?
The inciting incident of a short story is the part of the story were something gets screwed up. This is when the problem begins! :)It would be a lesser charge than inciting to riot, but it means you started a disturbance.
Which best describes an inciting incident in a dramatic plot?
Inciting Incident: * The conflict that begins the action of the story and causes the protagonist to act *Without this event, there would be no story. Also, it is better described as the State of Imperfection made explicit.
Is the inciting incident when Oedipus realizes that the prophecies have all come true in 'Oedipus Rex'?
No, Oedipus' realization that all the prophecies come true is not the inciting incident in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the inciting incident is the event that makes the story possible. Without it, there is no story. It occurs in the beginning of the play. In contrast, Oedipus' realization occurs at the end.
The inciting incident in a plot generally comes after what?
The inciting incident in a plot generally comes after the exposition, which introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation. It serves as the event that sets the main conflict into motion and propels the story forward.
What is an inciting incident of a screenplay?
Once the Exposition has come to an end, the Inciting Incident begins the forward movement of the plot.
What is the inciting incident of life of pi?
The inciting incident in "Life of Pi" is when Pi's family decides to move their zoo and start a new life in Canada. This event sets the stage for the rest of the story, leading to the shipwreck and the events that unfold thereafter.
