Plot Diagram

Front

Where and when a story takes place.

Back

setting

Front

What is all the information the reader needs to know before the story begins, including characters, problem, and setting?

Back

exposition

Front

All of the events in the story leading up to the climax. The tension in the story is building.

Back

rising action

Front

The turning point in the story. The tension is at its highest point in the story.

Back

climax

Front

All of the events after the climax. The tension of the story comes down.

Back

falling action

Front

How is the problem/conflict in the story solved?

Back

resolution

Front

The problem in the story.

Back

conflict

Front

People or animals that are in the story.

Back

characters

Front

What is number 1 on the plot diagram?

Back

exposition

Front

What is number 3 on the plot diagram?

Back

rising action