Story Arc Vocabulary

The main character, hero, or heroine of the story.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Setting/Exposition

• Plot

• Problem

The villain, opponent, or adversary of the main character.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Setting/Exposition

• Plot

• Problem

The beginning scenes and where the story takes place.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Setting/Exposition

• Plot

• Resolution

The main events of a play, novel, movie. (The storyline)

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Plot

• Problem

• Resolution

The conflict among characters. (The rising action)

• Setting/Exposition

• Plot

• Problem

• Resolution

• Dialogue

The conclusion of the story. Often offers a theme or lesson.

• Setting/Exposition

• Plot

• Problem

• Resolution

• Dialogue

Meaningful conversation between characters.

• Setting/Exposition

• Plot

• Problem

• Resolution

• Dialogue

Types of narrative fictional writing include the following (Check all that apply)

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Mystery

• Adventure Fiction

• Fantasy, Science Fiction

What is telling or writing a story ~ whether real or imagined.

• Problem

• Dialogue

• Narrative

• Setting/Exposition