Plot Elements

Front

What is the term for the part of a story that occurs after the climax as the characters work toward resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What do you call the character who opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for the background information about the setting and characters provided to the audience?

Back

Exposition

Front

What type of conflict involves two characters having a mental or physical struggle with one another?

Back

Man vs. Man

Front

What is the term for a struggle or problem between two opposing forces, usually a protagonist and an antagonist?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the part of the story where the main character faces their greatest challenge?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the term for the events that lead up to the climax of the story?

Back

Rising 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 main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What type of conflict involves a character struggling against nature?

Back

Man vs. Nature