Elements of Plot

Antagonist

A character or force in conflict with the main character

Protagonist

Main character in a story

narrator

Person telling the story

plot

Sequence of events in a story

Exposition

an introduction that provides necessary details about characters and setting; the main problem or conflict is introduced.

Denouement/resolution

the conclusion to the story that reveals the solution to the problem/conflict; not all stories have clear resolutions.

Falling Action

the event(s) after the climax/turning point leading to the resolution.

Climax/turning point

the highest point in the story where the problem/conflict reaches its peak; the turning point can be the event right before the climax, or can also be considered the climax.

Rising Action

the part of the story that develops the problem/conflict through a series of events that build interest and/or suspense; these events lead up to the climax/turning point

conflict

the problems or complications in the story.

setting

where and when the story takes place