plot related terms

Question 1

setting

Answer 1

where and when the story takes place

Question 2

plot

Answer 2

the series of events in a story

Question 3

protagonist

Answer 3

the main character or hero of the story

Question 4

antagonist

Answer 4

character against the protagonist

Question 5

Dialogue

Answer 5

a conversation between character’s

Question 6

internal conflict

Answer 6

problem in character’s mind

Question 7

external conflict

Answer 7

a problem against outside force

Question 8

foreshadowing

Answer 8

The author gives hints or clues about events that may occur later

Question 9

exposition

Answer 9

the beginning of the story when setting, character’s, and conflict are introduced

Question 10

rising action

Answer 10

events that build up to the climax

Question 11

climax

Answer 11

the turning point of the story, usually near the ending where most suspenseful event occurs

Question 12

resolution

Answer 12

ending where the conflict is resolved

Question 13

theme

Answer 13

the message about life from the author

Question 14

flashback

Answer 14

action goes back to an earlier time