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Casper's heart sank as the sun began to set. But, just
then, he heard a small scuffling noise. Could it be
Macy? After many hours searching for the family's
terrier puppy, his hope was almost gone.
exposition.
rising action.
climax.
falling action.
There it was again. The same scuffling sound coming
from behind an old fence. His feet took flight, and his
blood pounded in his ears. "Macy!” he cried. "Where
are you?”