Plot Terms

Front

Exposition

Back

The start of a story, background information, characters, and setting

Front

Rising Action

Back

The main events of a story that lead up to the climax. The conflict is introduced.

Front

Climax

Back

The turning point in a story, where the problem unfolds. Oftentimes, the most intense or interesting part of the story.

Front

Plot

Back

The sequence of events in a story.

Front

Conflict

Back

The problem in a story.

Front

Theme

Back

The moral or lesson of a story.

Front

Falling Action

Back

The conflict begins to be solved.

Front

Resolution

Back

The conclusion, problem is solved.