Plot Elements

Front

What does the term 'plot' mean?

Back

The plan for the story.

Front

What is the part of the story where action builds leading toward the climax?

Back

Rising Action.

Front

What is the most exciting part of a story called?

Back

Climax.

Front

What is the beginning of the story where readers first meet the characters and understand the setting?

Back

Exposition.

Front

What is the part of the story where action slows down right after the climax?

Back

Falling Action.

Front

What term describes the final part of the story where loose ends are tied up?

Back

Resolution.

Front

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

Back

Protagonist.

Front

What do we call a character that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist.

Front

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

Back

Setting.

Front

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

Back

Theme.