Plot Story Elements

Where does the exposition of a story occur?

• beginning

• middle

• end

What is the inciting incident?

• when the story is resolved (ends)

• when the main character is introduced

• when something happens to begin the action

What happens during the rising action?

• the turning point and the most exciting part of the story

• the main character faces a series of problems

• the story ends

What is the climax of a story?

• the turning point and the most exciting part of a story

• the beginning when the characters and setting are introduced

• where the conflict is resolved in a story

• a series of problems the character faces

What happens during the falling action?

• the characters and setting are introduced

• the most exciting part of the story happens

• the events leading to the end of a story

What happens during the resolution?

• the story ends

• something happens to begin the action of the story

• events leading up to the most exciting part of the story

The way a story is set up from beginning to end.

• Resolution

• Rising Action

• Plot

• Theme

The aftermath/results. Characters’ reactions to climax. Prepares readers for the end.

• Protagonist

• Falling Action

• Climax

• Plot

The characters, setting, and background information are introduced.

• Conflict

• Theme

• Falling Action

• Exposition

Conflict or struggles are resolved (fixed). The character comes face to face with the conflict. A turning point in the story.

• Conflict

• Antagonist

• Climax

• Theme