Plot Diagram

Front

The problem in the story

Back

Conflict

Front

Leading up to the climax, the tension is increasing

Back

Rising Action

Front

People and animals in the story

Back

Characters

Front

Turning point in the story, tension is at its highest point

Back

Climax

Front

All of the information at the beginning of the story: characters, setting, conflict

Back

Exposition

Front

The lesson or message of the story

Back

Theme

Front

When and where the story takes place

Back

Setting

Front

How the problem of the story is solved?

Back

Resolution

Front

Climax is number..

Back

3

Front

Resolution is number..

Back

5