Parts of Plot

Front

What is the most exciting part of the story, often considered the most dramatic?

Back

Climax

Front

In which part of the story do characters face more problems and the initial conflicts become more intense?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the term for the ending of the story?

Back

Resolution

Front

What describes the beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the term for the point at which the story will never be the same?

Back

Turning Point

Front

What part of the plot introduces the main conflict?

Back

Exposition

Front

What follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the sequence of events that build up to the climax called?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What part of the plot resolves the conflicts and ties up loose ends?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the turning point in a story that changes the direction of the plot?

Back

Turning Point