Analyzing Plot Key Terms

Front

What is a secondary series of events that connects to the main story?

Back

Subplot

Front

What is the most commonly used type of plot?

Back

Linear plot

Front

What is it called when the author is not narrating events in a clear order?

Back

Non-Linear Plot

Front

What does the plot begin with?

Back

Characters, Setting, Conflict

Front

What does the plot of a story end with?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the term for a character that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for the turning point in a story?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the term for the background information provided at the beginning of a story?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the term for the events that lead up to the climax?

Back

Rising Action