Elements of Plot

Front

What is the term for the story's time and place?

Back

Setting

Front

What provides background information about the setting and characters to the audience?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the main idea or message in a literary work called?

Back

Theme

Front

What are all events after the climax leading to the resolution called?

Back

Falling action

Front

What is the turning point in a story where the conflict hits the highest point?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the final part of a story where the conflict is resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the introduction of background information in a story called?

Back

Exposition

Front

What part of the plot introduces the main characters and setting?

Back

Exposition