Elements of Plot

Front

Turning point in a story; moment of greatest suspense; conflict at most intense or dramatic moment.

Back

Climax

Front

Introduces obstacles that make conflict more complicated. Includes incidents or dialogue that propel action.

Back

Rising Action

Front

Reveals the story's final outcome; ties up all loose ends.

Back

Resolution

Front

Characters and setting are introduced. Reveals or sets the stage for conflict.

Back

Exposition

Front

Climax

Back

The turning point of the story

Front

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

Back

Rising Action

Front

Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order? Options: Exposition, Falling Action, Climax, Rising Action, Resolution; Exposition, Falling Action, Rising Action, Climax, Resolution; Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution; Rising Action, Falling Action, Exposition, Climax, Resolution

Back

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

Front

The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ___?

Back

Plot

Front

The story's time and place is

Back

Setting

Front

The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict

Back

The Resolution