Plot Elements

Front

What is the essential element that all stories need to avoid being dull?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is an example of a character/personality trait?

Back

Mysterious

Front

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

Back

Setting

Front

What do we call the individuals who take part in a story?

Back

Characters

Front

What is the term for the most exciting part of a story where the tension reaches its peak?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the term for the series of events that make up a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the term for the introduction of background information in a story?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the term for the part of the story where the conflict begins to resolve?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the term for the final outcome or resolution of a story?

Back

Denouement

Front

What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict