Plot Elements

Front

The portion of the story where the conflict decreases

Back

falling action

Front

A struggle or problem in a story

Back

conflict

Front

A person/persons in a story

Back

characters

Front

The introduction of the characters and basic situation.

Back

exposition

Front

The time and place of a story

Back

setting

Front

The peak of action or conflict. The most exciting part of a story.

Back

Climax

Front

The outcome of a conflict, telling you how things turn out, the ending

Back

resolution

Front

The portion of the story where the conflict or problem increases.

Back

rising action

Front

Adjectives describing how a character acts or the type of personality a character has.

Back

Character traits/Personality traits

Front

What part of the plot is described by the introduction of characters and setting in a story?

Back

Exposition