Elements of Fiction: Plot

Front

Climax

Back

the turning point of the story

Front

During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.

Back

characters, conflict

Front

The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________.

Back

plot

Front

In this element of plot the author introduces the characters and setting...

Back

Exposition

Front

Interest, complication, and suspense are built during which part of the story?

• exposition
• rising action
• climax
• falling action

Back

rising action

Front

The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and the main conflict comes to a reasonable solution

Back

the resolution

Front

What is conflict?

Back

a struggle between two forces

Front

At this part of the plot, the reader will see the character's changes and conflicts starting to be solved. Options: exposition, climax, falling action, rising action

Back

falling action

Front

An episode or plot point that pulls the reader into the story. Options: Problem, Conflict, Inciting Incident, Climax

Back

Inciting Incident

Front

What is #3 called on the plot diagram? Options: Exposition, Inciting Incident, Climax, Falling Action

Back

Climax