Plot Diagram

Front

What is the time and location in which a story takes place?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the definition of plot?

Back

The sequence of events in the story.

Front

What part of the story is represented by the climax?

Back

The turning point of the story.

Front

What is a person or animal which takes part in the action of a story called?

Back

Character

Front

What part of the story is represented by the exposition?

Back

The introduction of the story, where characters and setting are established.

Front

What part of the story is represented by the rising action?

Back

The series of events that create suspense and lead to the climax.

Front

What part of the story is represented by the falling action?

Back

The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

Front

What is the resolution in a story?

Back

The conclusion where conflicts are resolved.

Front

What is conflict in a story?

Back

The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

Front

What is characterization?

Back

The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.