Plot Vocabulary Matching

By Jean Brown
Last updated over 7 years ago
1 Question
  • Exposition
  • Resolution
  • Conflict
  • Rising Action
  • Falling Action
  • Plot
  • Setting
  • Characters
  • Climax
  • the primary problem that drives the plot of the story, often a main goal for the main character to achieve or overcome.
  • the introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, setting, mood, and time.
  • everything that happens as a result of the climax, including wrapping-up of plot points, questions being answered, and character development
  • not always happy, but it does complete the story. It can leave a reader with questions, answers, frustration, or satisfaction.
  • the most exciting point of the story, and is a turning point for the plot or goals of the main
  • all of the events that lead to the climax, including character changes and events that create suspense.
  • all of the people or animals in a piece of literary work.
  • the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the author in sequence.