Stages of Plot and Literary Terms

Front

Part of the story where conflict escalates and suspense builds.

Back

Rising Action

Front

Climax of a story

Back

Turning point

Front

Falling Action: The part where conflict starts to resolve.

Back

Conflict resolution begins.

Front

Resolution of a story:

Back

Conclusion of the plot.

Front

Plot of a story

Back

Sequence of events in a story

Front

Theme of a story

Back

Moral or lesson to be learned

Front

Conflict in a story

Back

A problem or struggle involving two or more characters.

Front

Internal Conflict occurs...

Back

Inside a character's mind

Front

Character traits are...

Back

Permanent qualities of the character.

Front

Setting in a story includes...

Back

Time and place event occurs