Plot structure vocabulary

Question 1

Inciting Incident

Answer 1

Makes the rest of the story possible

Question 2

Exposition

Answer 2

First part of plot, the characters, setting, and basic situation is revealed.

Question 3

Rising Action

Answer 3

Where conflict arises and the story starts to move along.

Question 4

Climax

Answer 4

Exiting and intense part of the story for the protagonist

Question 5

Falling Action

Answer 5

Events after climax and conflicts begin moving towards resolution.

Question 6

resolution

Answer 6

End of story; all loose ends are tied up.