Plot Elements

Front

What is the term for the part of the story where the main conflict begins to resolve?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the word that describes the turning point or the point of great suspense or action in a story?

Back

Climax

Front

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

Back

Rising Action

Front

What do we call the ending of a story where the conflict is resolved?

Back

The Resolution

Front

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

Back

Setting

Front

What is the beginning part of a story that introduces the characters and setting?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the main character in a story called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the character or force that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for the message or lesson learned from a story?

Back

Theme

Front

What do we call the events that happen after the climax and lead to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action