Plot Diagram & Story Elements Review

Front

The sequence of events that make up a story is called ____________.

Back

Plot

Front

The people or animals that take part in the action of a story are called ________________.

Back

Characters

Front

Setting is the ___________________ of the action of the story.

Back

time and place

Front

A brief introduction of the setting, characters, and opening situation.

Back

Exposition

Front

A struggle between opposing forces. The problem of the story.

Back

Conflict

Front

A series of main events that leads to the climax.

Back

Rising Action

Front

The turning point of the story. Options: Exposition, Resolution, Climax, Falling Action

Back

Climax

Front

The events that follow the climax, which lessen the conflict.

Back

Falling Action

Front

The story's conclusion. The outcome of the conflict. Options: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Resolution

Back

Resolution

Front

The central message expressed by the author of a story.

Back

Theme