Front

In medias res

Back

Story starts in the middle of the action

Front

Time and location of a story

Back

Setting

Front

Underlying message of a story

Back

Theme

Front

Sequence of events involving characters and conflict

Back

Plot

Front

Order of Plot Structure

Back

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action

Front

Character that changes and develops

Back

Dynamic

Front

Plot structure: begins in the middle of action

Back

in media res

Front

Plot device: takes reader back in time

Back

Flashback

Front

Type of plot structure: story within a story

Back

Framed narrative

Front

Plot structure: letters or diary entries

Back

Epistolary