Plot Elements

Front

What is the order of the PLOT MOUNTAIN?

Back

Exposition, Inciting Incident, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

Front

What is the series of events that build toward the climax called?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What do we call a person or animal that takes part in the action of a story?

Back

Character

Front

What is the event that sets the central conflict in motion?

Back

Inciting Incident

Front

What is the turning point in a story where the conflict hits the highest point?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the part of the story where background information is provided?

Back

Exposition

Front

What follows the climax and begins to resolve the conflict?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the final outcome of the story called?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the main problem or struggle in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the term for the highest point of tension in a story?

Back

Climax