Practice Flashcard: Five Elements of Plot

Front

What is the first part of a story called, where we meet the characters and learn about the setting?

Back

Introduction

Front

Which part of the story shows the most exciting or important moment?

Back

Climax

Front

What do we call the events that build up and make the story more exciting?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What part of the story comes after the climax, when things start to calm down?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the last part of the story where everything gets wrapped up?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What do we call the character or force that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

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

Back

Setting

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What do we call the problem or struggle in a story?

Back

Conflict