Plot and Setting Vocab

Front

What is the term for the turning point or most exciting part of a story where the main character faces their problem?

Back

climax

Front

What do we call something that happens in a story?

Back

event

Front

What is the term for a person or animal within a story?

Back

character

Front

What is the process of identifying the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution of a story called?

Back

plot

Front

What do we call the place and time in which a story takes place?

Back

setting

Front

What is the term for the sequence of events that make up a story?

Back

plot

Front

What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist in a story?

Back

The protagonist is the main character who drives the story forward, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist's goals.

Front

What are the five main elements of a plot structure?

Back

Introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

Front

How does the setting influence a story?

Back

The setting establishes the time and place, which can affect the mood, characters' actions, and plot development.

Front

What is the role of a character in a story?

Back

Characters are the individuals who participate in the events of the story and drive the plot forward.