Elements of Plot Review

Front

Individuals in the story that cause the action. They are usually people, but may be animals, or even objects that have human qualities.

Back

characters

Front

The beginning part of the story in which characters, setting & conflict are introduced

Back

exposition

Front

What is the main problem in a story that causes most of the action?

Back

conflict

Front

Events in the story AFTER the climax. It usually tells us how the main character deals with life after the climax, and begins to wrap-up loose ends in story.

Back

falling action

Front

Events that occur BEFORE the climax. The main character is usually trying to overcome the problem (conflict) in the story during this time.

Back

rising action

Front

Most exciting point of the story in which the main character faces his/her problem. This is the turning point of the story, where we see a change in character and action.

Back

climax

Front

All of the action / events that move a story along from start to finish. These are the main ingredients of a fictional story.

Back

Elements of plot

Front

The very end of the story where we learn what happens to the characters after the conflict is resolved

Back

resolution

Front

When & where a story takes place

Back

setting

Front

What is the lesson learned from the story or moral of the story?

Back

theme