Elements of a Story

Front

What is the beginning of a story called?

Back

Exposition

Front

What element of the story is introduced during the rising action?

Back

The conflict

Front

Who is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the term for the character who opposes the protagonist?

Back

Antagonist

Front

True or False: The protagonist is the character with the conflict in the story.

Back

True

Front

True or False: The setting is introduced in the rising action.

Back

False

Front

What is the term for the events that lead up to the climax of the story?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the turning point of the story called?

Back

Climax

Front

What comes after the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

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

Back

Resolution