Plot Diagram

Front

What is the term for all of the events in the story leading up to the climax, where the tension is building?

Back

Rising action

Front

What do we call the events that occur after the climax, where the tension of the story decreases?

Back

Falling action

Front

What is the term for the information provided before the story begins, including characters, setting, and problem?

Back

Exposition

Front

What are the individuals or animals that participate in the story called?

Back

Characters

Front

What is the definition of 'plot'?

Back

The sequence of events in a story.

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

Front

What is the resolution in a plot diagram?

Back

The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

Front

What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

Back

To introduce the characters, setting, and initial conflict.

Front

How does rising action contribute to a story?

Back

It builds tension and develops the conflict leading up to the climax.

Front

What role do characters play in a story?

Back

They drive the plot and engage the reader through their actions and decisions.