Plot Elements

The pattern of action in a story is called

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Plot

• Resolution

The character or force that opposes the main character.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Secondary Character

• Anti-Hero

Climax

• The beginning of a story in which we learn the background of the characters and situation.

• The problem in the story is introduced and the tension builds.

• The highest point of action; the turning point.

• Ties up loose ends. The conflict is usually resolved, insights revealed.

What is #5 called?

• Resolution

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Exposition

Rising Action

• The problem in the story is introduced and the tension builds.

• The beginning of a story in which we learn the background of the characters and situation.

• The highest point of action; the turning point.

• Ties up loose ends. The conflict is usually resolved., insights revealed.

Ties up loose ends. The conflict is usually resolved, insights revealed.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Resolution

The winding down of a story after a climax.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

A common noun is only capitalized at the start of a sentence.

• True

• False

What is #1 called?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Resolution

The beginning of a story in which we learn the background of the characters and situation.

• Resolution

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

• Exposition