Plot Structure Flashcard

Front

What is the classic fairy tale conclusion?

Back

And they lived happily ever after

Front

What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?

Back

Falling action

Front

What is the climax?

Back

The turning point of the story

Front

Which part of a story is represented by the letter A?

Back

Exposition

Front

The story’s time and place is known as the ____?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the definition of exposition in a story?

Back

The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

Front

What is the purpose of rising action in a plot?

Back

To build tension and develop the conflict leading up to the climax.

Front

What follows the falling action in a plot structure?

Back

Resolution or denouement.

Front

What is the main conflict in a story?

Back

The central struggle between opposing forces.

Front

How does the setting influence a story?

Back

It establishes the context, mood, and can affect character behavior.