Plot and Story Elements

Front

What is the first stage of a plot according to the plot diagram?

Back

Exposition

Front

In this stage of the plot, the conflict is revealed and grows.

Back

Rising Action

Front

What punctuation is used to show that dialogue is happening in a story?

Back

Quotation marks

Front

What is the highest, most exciting, or intense part of a story?

Back

Climax

Front

What stage of the plot follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What introduces background information about events, setting, characters, or other elements?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the term for the opposing force in a story?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for the overall message or lesson of a story?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting