Intro. to Plot Elements

Front

What is the term for the main or central character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What do we call the actions that build the conflict and create suspense leading up to the climax?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is a conclusion drawn from the text based on text evidence and the reader's own background knowledge?

Back

Inference

Front

What part of the story introduces the readers to the characters, setting, and sets up the conflict?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the term for the adversary or enemy of the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for the turning point in a story where the conflict reaches its highest intensity?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the term for the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What do we call the final part of the story where the conflict is resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the term for the underlying message or main idea of a story?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting