Plot Elements

Front

What is the part of a story where the tension builds toward the climax?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the series of events that makes up a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?

Back

Exposition

Front

What part of the story comes after the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What graphic organizer best represents a story's plot?

Back

A mountain

Front

What is the final part of a story where the conflict is resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

What part of the plot includes the main conflict of the story?

Back

Climax

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 protagonist?

Back

Antagonist

Front

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

Back

Exposition