Plot Structure

Front

What is the heart of all stories, the problem upon which the story revolves?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the term for the event where the conflict is first introduced?

Back

Initiating Event

Front

What is the conclusion of the story's conflict called?

Back

Resolution

Front

What are the events in the story that build tension?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the turning point of the story, where the power begins to shift?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the beginning part of a story that introduces characters and setting?

Back

Exposition

Front

What follows the climax and leads to the resolution of the story?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the sequence of events that make up a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the main character in a story called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the character or force that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist