click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Plot Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| plot | another word for story; stories must have characters, a setting, a problem or conflict, a beginning, middle, and end |
| exposition | this is the beginning of the story; it is the part of the story where the reader learns about the character/s and the setting |
| rising action | this is the part of the story where the conflict starts to build; it's the part of the story where "stuff" starts to happen; things begin to get exciting |
| climax | this is the most intense part of the story; this is the turning point of the story; after this, the story is not longer the same |
| falling action | this is the part of the story where the problem begins to get figured out |
| resolution | this is the end of a story; the conflict is solved |