Plot Elements
Plot - correct answersA sequence of events in a fictional piece of literature
Exposition - correct answersPart of the plot where the characters, setting, and inciting
incident are introduced; a fancy word for "introduction"
Character - correct answersPeople or animals in a story
Setting - correct answersTime, place, and background of the events occurring in the
story
Rising Action - correct answersPart of the plot where the conflicts take place leading up
to the turning point of the story
Internal Conflict - correct answersA struggle a character has within himself/herself
External Conflict - correct answersA struggle a character has with another character, an
animal, nature, or society
Climax - correct answersThe turning point of the story, often the most intense moment;
a moment of victory, loss, or decision
Falling Action - correct answersPart of the plot where complications occur that keep the
major conflict from being resolved and where minor conflicts begin to work themselves
out
Resolution - correct answersPart of the plot where the major conflict is solved
Antagonist - correct answersA character who works against the main character and
often times contributes to the conflict
Protagonist - correct answersThe main character who changes throughout the story due
to conflict
Plot - correct answersA sequence of events in a fictional piece of literature
Exposition - correct answersPart of the plot where the characters, setting, and inciting
incident are introduced; a fancy word for "introduction"
Character - correct answersPeople or animals in a story
Setting - correct answersTime, place, and background of the events occurring in the
story
Rising Action - correct answersPart of the plot where the conflicts take place leading up
to the turning point of the story
Internal Conflict - correct answersA struggle a character has within himself/herself
External Conflict - correct answersA struggle a character has with another character, an
animal, nature, or society
Climax - correct answersThe turning point of the story, often the most intense moment;
a moment of victory, loss, or decision
Falling Action - correct answersPart of the plot where complications occur that keep the
major conflict from being resolved and where minor conflicts begin to work themselves
out
Resolution - correct answersPart of the plot where the major conflict is solved
Antagonist - correct answersA character who works against the main character and
often times contributes to the conflict
Protagonist - correct answersThe main character who changes throughout the story due
to conflict
