Plot Diagram

Front

Where a story takes place is part of the

Back

setting

Front

What is all the information the reader needs to know before a story begins called?

Back

exposition

Front

All the events 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 the highest point in the story.

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climax

Front

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

Back

falling action

Front

Where is the problem/conflict in the story solved?

Back

resolution

Front

The problem in the story is called the

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conflict

Front

People or animals that are in the story are the

Back

characters

Front

The protagonist is the

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main character

Front

What is the antagonist?

Back

character who causes the conflict