Plot Elements

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The most exciting part of the story.

Front

During the exposition/beginning of a story, the author usually introduces the reader to the __________ and the __________.

Back

main character and setting

Front

Plot

Back

The events or action that takes place in a story.

Front

The setting is a story's ____.

Back

Time and place.

Front

The rising action of the story is ____.

Back

A series of main events that lead to the climax. It is the longest part of the story.

Front

The end of the story is called the ______________________. It can be as simple as "and they all lived happily ever after."

Back

Resolution

Front

The _____ is what needs to be fixed or solved in a story.

Back

Problem

Front

Which part of the plot is the most exciting? This is usually a turning point for the main character. Options: Falling action, Climax, Exposition, Resolution

Back

Climax

Front

The falling action is the ____.

Back

Events that follow the climax.

Front

The __________ in a fiction story are the people or animals.

Back

Characters