Plot Flashcards
Consists of several basic events to form a story
Plot
A story or novel
Narrative
The tension, opposition, or struggle in a story
Conflict
Exposition
At the beginning of a story; To learn the characters and backgrounds of them
Rising Action
After an inciting incident or significant event, the conflict becomes more clear, and the main character starts to experience complications
Climax
The turning point of a story, filled with tension and emotion. It’s at the peak of the story.
Suspense
A literary device that uses tension to make the plot more exciting
Comedy
Refer to a dramatic work, with a contrast to tragedy, has a light, amusing plot with a happy ending
Tragedy
Often worsens as the story goes on
Falling Action
Opposite to the Rising Action, and details the effects coming from the Climax
Denouement
A sense of balance; Moral of the Story.
Resolution
The working out of a plots conflict, following the Climax
Medias Res
The story starts at the middle of it instead of the start
Flashbacks
Narrator explains what happened prior to the story.
Foreshadowing
Hinting at events to come.