Elements of Fiction & Plot

Front

What is the perspective from which the story is told?

Back

Point of View

Front

What is the lesson or central message in the story?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What information is found in the rising action?

Back

The conflict begins to build and develop.

Front

Where does the conflict reach its peak?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the beginning part of a story that introduces characters and setting?

Back

Exposition

Front

What term describes the main problem or struggle in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the final part of a story where the conflict is resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

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

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the term for the environment in which a story takes place?

Back

Setting