Elements of Fiction & Plot

Front

Central message of a story

Back

Theme

Front

Setting

Back

When and where a story takes place

Front

Conflict in a story

Back

Problem faced by the main character

Front

Sequence of events in a story

Back

Plot

Front

Part of the plot that introduces characters and setting

Back

Exposition

Front

Rising Action:

Back

Conflict begins to build and develop.

Front

Peak of conflict

Back

Climax

Front

Synonym for Climax

Back

Turning Point

Front

Part of story leading to resolution

Back

Falling Action

Front

Resolution of the story

Back

Conflict is resolved