Elements of Plot & Types of Conflict Review

Front

a struggle between two opposing forces

Back

conflict

Front

The point of greatest excitement or intensity in a story when tension is at its highest; a turning point

Back

climax

Front

the series of related events that make up a story

Back

plot

Front

What are the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution/denouement?

Back

falling action

Front

a struggle between a character and a force of nature

Back

human vs. nature conflict

Front

A struggle between two characters

Back

Human vs. Human conflict

Front

a series of conflicts leading up to the climax

Back

rising action

Front

Sets the scene, introduces the characters, and gives us important information about what has happened before the story begins

Back

exposition

Front

the "working out" or final unraveling of the plot of the story

Back

denouement

Front

a struggle that takes place between the main character and some outside force

Back

external conflict