MUST KNOW VOCAB

Question 1

Protagonist

Answer 1

The main character in the story

Question 2

Setting

Answer 2

Where and when a story takes place

Question 3

Plot

Answer 3

The events (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolutions) in a story

Question 4

Antagonist

Answer 4

The opposing force that brings conflict to the protagonist

Question 5

Complications

Answer 5

(Problem) The struggle between opposing forces. This drives the story.

Question 6

Exposition

Answer 6

The first part of the plot. The characters, setting, and basic situation are revealed.

Question 7

Inciting Incident

Answer 7

The event that sets the story in motion, and makes the rest of the story possible.

Question 8

Rising Action

Answer 8

Main part of the story, moves the plot along, and where complications arise.

Question 9

Climax

Answer 9

The most exciting part of the story or intense part of the story for the protagonist. Usually a turning part.

Question 10

Falling Action

Answer 10

Events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

Question 11

Resolution

Answer 11

The end of the story, remaining questions are answered and, conflicts are resolved.