Plot Structure

Front

Antagonist

Back

The character who opposes the protagonist, often referred to as 'the bad guy' in a story. Example: Darth Vader, Voldemort.

Front

Exposition

Back

The beginning of a story where characters are introduced and the main conflict begins.

Front

Conflict

Back

Any struggle between opposing forces in a story.

Front

Rising Action

Back

The part of the story where suspense occurs and the conflict begins.

Front

Resolution

Back

The very end of a story where the conflict is resolved.

Front

Protagonist

Back

The main character in a story, often facing challenges or conflicts.

Front

Climax

Back

The turning point of a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

Front

Falling Action

Back

The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

Front

Theme

Back

The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

Front

Setting

Back

The time and place in which a story occurs.