ELEMENTS of PLOT
NAME__________________________
CLIMAX: point of greatest interest in a story or play
RISING ACTION: stage of the plot that
develops the conflict or struggle
FALLING ACTION: stage of the plot in which
the story begins to draw to a close
CHARACTERS: people, animals,
or imaginary creatures who take
part in the action of a work of
literature
CONFLICT: struggle between opposing forces
RESOLUTION: outcome of the conflict in a
SETTING: time and place of the
story or play
action
EXPOSITION: provides important background information
and introduces the setting and important characters