PLOT

Front

WHERE and WHEN the story takes place

Back

setting

Front

a SERIES of related EVENTS that make up the story.

Back

plot

Front

The author's MESSAGE/ LESSON about life

Back

theme

Front

What is the main character struggling to deal with?

Back

conflict

Front

The story still continues after the climax. The story is winding down.

Back

Falling Action

Front

beginning of the story; sets the stage for the story

main characters are introduced, the setting is described, and the conflict is hinted at

Back

Exposition

Front

perspective from which a story is told

Back

point of view

Front

The story ends and the main conflict is resolved.

Back

Resolution

Front

The most exciting part of the story; the turning point.

Back

Climax

Front

The complications the main character must face, suspense builds, leads to the climax...

Back

Rising Action