Plot Elements

Front

What is a plot?

Back

the series of events or actions in a story

Front

The story's time and place is its ___.

Back

setting

Front

The main character in a story is the ___. Options: antagonist, protagonist, exposition, climax

Back

protagonist

Front

The opposing character or force to the main character is the ___.

Back

antagonist

Front

Which part of the plot is usually the most intense? This is usually a turning point for the main character.

Back

climax

Front

A problem faced by the main character.

Back

conflict

Front

Is the following situation an example of an internal or external conflict?
Joe can't decide whether to live with his mom or his dad.

Back

internal conflict

Front

Is the following situation an example of an internal or external conflict?
Alice can't find her phone because her brother stole it from her room.

Back

external conflict

Front

All the events that lead to the climax of a story are called the ___.

Back

rising action

Front

What is the exposition in a story?

Back

Introduces the reader to the characters and setting