Elements of Plot Flashcard

Front

The villain of the story

Back

antagonist

Front

The high point or turning point in a story

Back

climax

Front

Hints or clues that the author gives his readers about the future events in the story

Back

foreshadowing

Front

Feeling or atmosphere the author creates

Back

mood

Front

A problem that can be observed

Back

external conflict

Front

Hero of the story; the main character

Back

protagonist

Front

Basic situation; background. The part where the characters, setting, and conflict are introduced.

Back

exposition

Front

A problem that exists in the character's mind

Back

internal conflict

Front

The suspense; the events leading up to the climax

Back

rising action

Front

Character IN the story is telling the story

Back

1st person