Plot Elements

Front

Problem of the story

Back

Conflict

Front

Eye or narrative voice

Back

Point of View (POV)

Front

Main idea explored by a writer

Back

Theme

Front

Develops conflict and builds suspense

Back

Rising Action

Front

Main character and setting introduced; backstory established

Back

Exposition

Front

Event that begins a story's problem

Back

Inciting Incident

Front

Location and time frame of a narrative

Back

Setting

Front

Turning point of the story

Back

Climax

Front

Loose ends tied up, conflicts resolved

Back

Falling Action

Front

Story ends reasonably

Back

Resolution