Plot Diagram Vocabulary

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story that includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the part of the story that establishes setting, identifies characters, and introduces the basic situation?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the part of the story that introduces the conflict and how characters are affected by it, building tension and suspense?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is known as the turning point, the highest point of interest or suspense, usually found at or near the end of a story?

Back

Climax

Front

What are the events that occur after the climax, where loose ends are tied up and unanswered questions are dealt with?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the end of the conflict where the problem is resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

The time and place of a story is called:

Back

Setting

Front

What is the problem or struggle the main character faces in the story?

Back

conflict

Front

A true story is called a:

Back

Nonfiction

Front

A made-up story is called:

Back

A fiction