Plot Elements

Front

What is the term for the initial part of a story where characters and setting are introduced?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the term for the events that lead up to the climax of a story?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the term for the highest point of tension in a story?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the term for the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the term for the final part of a story where the plot strands are drawn together and matters are resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the term for a character or force that opposes the protagonist?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for a struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the term for the underlying message or main idea of a story?

Back

Theme