Elements of Plot Flashcard

Front

Plot

Back

sequence of events in a story

Front

exposition

Back

introduces the characters and setting

Front

rising action

Back

building interest or suspense, leading up to the climax

Front

What is the climax of the story?

Back

the turning point or most dangerous/exciting part

Front

falling action

Back

the story is leading to a resolution; problems are beginning to solve

Front

Resolution

Back

A reasonable ending where the conflict is resolved

Front

When the author builds interest or suspense as characters deal with issues leading up to a climax, it is called:

Back

Rising Action

Front

When the loose ends of a story are explained and problems are starting to be solved, leading to a reasonable ending, this is called the:

Back

Falling Action

Front

The turning point or most exciting/dangerous part of the story is called:

Back

Climax

Front

The event that introduces the conflict is called: Narrative Hook, Inciting Incident, Rising Action, Resolution

Back

Inciting Incident