Plot Elements

Front

What is the climax of a story often referred to as?

Back

Turning point

Front

What do we call the time and location in which a story takes place?

Back

Setting

Front

Where are conflicts resolved in a story?

Back

Resolution

Front

What part of a story occurs right after the climax?

Back

Falling action

Front

What is the point at which the conflict is figured out or resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the beginning part of a story that introduces characters and setting?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the main problem or struggle in a story called?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What part of the story builds up to the climax?

Back

Rising action

Front

What is the final part of a story that ties up loose ends?

Back

Denouement