Studying Plot Quick Check

Introduction to Plot Elements
Plot diagram - correct answer _a drawing that shows the five elements of plot usually with a
triangle. Narrative - correct answer_ a story that is told by a character who is a direct part of
the story. Plot - correct answer _a series of events that make up a story. Exposition - correct
answer_ the beginning of the story; part where the characters and the setting are
introduced. Conflict - correct answer _the problem that the protagonist must solve in the
story. Setting - correct answer _where and when the story takes place. Protagonist - correct
answer _the main character, often the hero, in a story antagonist - correct answer _a
character or force that works against the main character; often the villain climax - correct
answer _the most intense moment of the story; the main character comes face to face with
the conflict or problem. Rising action - correct answer _the events that happen before the
climax; the main character trying to solve the problem; Story gets suspenseful falling action
- correct answer _the events that happen after the climax; the events that lead to the end of
the story. Resolution - correct answer _the final ending of the story; the problem is
solved .Theme - correct answers _the lesson learned by the reader