Plot Elements

Front

What are the events after the climax called?

Back

Falling action

Front

What are all the events before the climax called?

Back

Rising action

Front

What is the term for the part of the story where the main conflict is introduced?

Back

Exposition

Front

What do we call the turning point of a story?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the final outcome of the story called?

Back

Resolution

Front

What are the events that lead to the climax of a story called?

Back

Rising action

Front

What is the part of the story where the tension decreases after the climax?

Back

Falling action

Front

What is the main problem or struggle in a story called?

Back

Conflict

Front

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

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot