Plot Elements

The events that happen to drive the story.

• Plot

• Rising Action

• Climax

The characters and setting are introduced.

• Plot

• Introduction

  Exposition

• Resolution

The events leading up to the main problem or conflict.

• Introduction

  Exposition

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

The problem reaches the highest point, character will face the conflict.

• Climax

• Plot

• Resolution

Characters work to solve the problem or conflict. The events start to wind down.

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Climax

This is how the conflict is resolved and how the story ends.

• Introduction

  Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

What is another word for the problem in a story?

• Conflict

• Resolution

• Climax

What type of conflict does the reader face an internal struggle? As struggle on the inside.

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

Mean Jean The Recess Queen and Katie Sue faced what type of conflict?

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

A character facing a natural disaster (tornado, hurricane, etc.) would be an example of what type of conflict?

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature