Narrative Elements

Front

What is the most exciting part of the story called?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the end of the central conflict of the story?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the lesson of a story better known as?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the beginning of the story that introduces the setting, character, and conflict?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the sequence of events involving characters and conflict called?

Back

Plot

Front

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

Back

Setting

Front

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

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the part of the story where the tension builds and the conflict develops?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is a recurring idea or message in a story called?

Back

Theme