Plot

Front

What is the part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and resolves the conflict?

Back

The resolution.

Front

What is the term for the sequence of events in a story or novel?

Back

Plot.

Front

What part of the story introduces the main characters and setting?

Back

Exposition.

Front

What is defined as a struggle between two or more opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict.

Front

What is the synonym for the beginning of the story where the main characters and setting are introduced?

Back

Exposition.

Front

What is the climax in a story?

Back

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

Front

What are the main components of a plot structure?

Back

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

Front

What is rising action in a story?

Back

The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

Front

What is falling action in a story?

Back

The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

Front

What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

Back

To introduce the characters, setting, and initial conflict.