Elements of Plot

Front

The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ____.

Back

plot

Front

The people and animals (maybe) that are part of the story are the ______.

Back

characters

Front

Where and when the story takes place is the ______.

Back

setting

Front

What part of the plot introduces the setting and characters?

Back

exposition

Front

Who or what is the protagonist in a story?

Back

the main character

Front

What is the main problem that the protagonist faces?

Back

conflict

Front

Which part of the story is when the main conflict, or problem, unfolds and starts to create interest, or builds tension or suspense? (It leads to the climax.)

Back

rising action

Front

What is the highest point of tension or drama in a story, or its major turning point?

Back

climax

Front

What is the part of a story immediately following the climax, when the story starts to slow down?

Back

falling action

Front

What is the part of the story when the main conflict is resolved?

Back

resolution