Story Elements & Plot Diagram

The events leading up to the main problem or conflict in a story is called....

• The rising action

• The climax

• The falling action

• The inciting incident

The events that happen after the climax in a story is called....

• The rising action

• The resolution

• The falling action

• The inciting incident

The first event in the story, the event that sets the plot in motion is called...

• The rising action

• The resolution

• The falling action

• The inciting incident

The ending, how the story wraps up is called...

• The Inciting Incident

• The Climax

• The Falling Action

• The Resolution

The order of events in a story is called...

• Theme

• Setting

• Plot

• Resolution

The message or lesson of the story is called...

• Theme

• Setting

• Plot

• Resolution

Qualities that make the character who they are are called...

• Character Names

• Character Symbols

• Character Feelings

• Character Traits

Which of the following is NOT an example of a character trait?

• Curious

• Jealous

• American

• Thoughtful

• Cheating can have negative consequences. 
• Follow directions given by a coach.
• Cross-country is a difficult sport for some kids.
• Don't let others influence you into making bad choices.

Where and when the story takes place is called...

• Theme

• Setting

• Plot

• Resolution