Parts of Plot

Front

The turning point of a story, or the point of the highest interest and suspense, is called...

Back

the climax

Front

What is plot?

Back

The pattern or sequence of events that make up a story.

Front

Resolution occurs at the...

Back

end of the story

Front

What can be described as the beginning of the conflict: if this point didn't happen, the rest of the story couldn't take place.

Back

initiating event

Front

Characters, setting, and the introduction to a major conflict are all part of...

Back

the exposition

Front

Which part of the story ties up loose ends revolving around the conflict?

Back

falling action

Front

Rising action is where...

Back

interest and suspense occurs around the main conflict and character

Front

What are number 1 and number 5 in the picture?

Back

exposition, falling action

Front

What are number 2 and number 6 in the picture?

Back

initiating event, resolution