PLOT TERMS

Front

What is the main character of the story called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

Which part of the plot introduces the characters?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the most intense part of the plot?

Back

Climax

Front

What are the events that follow the climax and lessen the conflict?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the central message expressed by the author of a story?

Back

Theme

Front

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

Back

Conflict

Front

What part of the plot comes after the falling action and wraps up the story?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the term for the background information provided at the beginning of a story?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the term for the series of events that build up to the climax?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What do we call a character who opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist