Plot Structure

Front

A conflict is introduced and suspense built

Back

Rising Action

Front

A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances.

Back

Exposition

Front

A time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs, the point of no return

Back

Climax

Front

Events after the climax, leading to the resolution

Back

Falling Action

Front

A struggle or problem between opposing forces

Back

Conflict

Front

Where the story takes place

Back

Setting

Front

The character whose fate is most closely followed by the reader or audience, and who is opposed by the antagonist.

Back

Protagonist

Front

A character or force in conflict with the main character

Back

Antagonist

Front

The end of the story where loose ends are tied up

Back

Resolution