Plot Diagram

Front

The highest point of tension in a plot is the

Back

Climax

Front

The problem or struggle is the

Back

Conflict

Front

Complications are added during the

Back

Rising Action

Front

The part of the plot that introduces the setting is the

Back

Exposition

Front

The term for the events that make up a story

Back

Plot

Front

The conflict is introduced during the

Back

Inciting Incident

Front

If a character is struggling with a difficult decision, the conflict is

Back

Internal Conflict

Front

What is the purpose of the inciting incident?

Back

It sets the rising action in motion.

Front

What is the purpose of the falling action?

Back

Loose ends are being tied up and the conflict is being resolved.

Front

The ending of a plot is called the

Back

Resolution