Plot Elements

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What is the setting?

Back

the time and place of events

Front

What is the exposition of a story's plot?

Back

the beginning: characters and setting are introduced

Front

What is the conflict?

Back

the problem or challenge

Front

What does plot mean?

Back

a sequence of events in a story

Front

What is the resolution of the story?

Back

how the problem is solved

Front

What are the main elements of a plot?

Back

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

the most exciting part where the main conflict reaches its peak

Front

What is rising action?

Back

events that lead up to the climax and build tension

Front

What is falling action?

Back

events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

a person, animal, or figure that takes part in the action of a story