Story Elements

Front

Part of a story where characters and setting are introduced?

Back

exposition

Front

Part of a story that ties up loose ends?

Back

resolution

Front

Turning point of the story?

Back

climax

Front

Time and place of the story?

Back

setting

Front

Movement from conflict to solution in a story.

Back

plot development

Front

Character's struggle with nature or another person?

Back

external conflict

Front

Struggle within a character's mind

Back

internal conflict

Front

Hints or clues about future events?

Back

foreshadowing

Front

Conflict builds and complicates in a story's rising action.

Back

rising action

Front

Part of a story where the main character resolves conflict.

Back

falling action