Name that Plot Element
Name that Plot Element
This is an Example of...
True or False
100
A main character (usually the "hero" or "good guy/girl")
A protagonist
100

A story's chain of related events, which includes the beginning, middle, and end... It is sometimes known as "Story Mountain"

The Plot

100

Lisa is extremely sad because her dog passed away. She doesn't know how to deal with her grief over her beloved pet. 

Internal Conflict

100

The antagonist is more important than the protagonist.

False (The protagonist is our main character and is more important)

200
The character who struggles against the main character. Sometimes, but not all the time, this character is the "villain" or "bad guy"
The antagonist
200
The part of the story where conflict develops and suspense is building... It is usually the longest part of the story.
The rising action
200
The murderer is finally revealed
Climax
200
The climax of the story occurs when the conflict begins
False (The conflict begins during the rising action.)
300

The problem that takes place inside the character's mind

Internal Conflict

300
The end of the story where you find out how everything has turned out... Hopefully it's a happy ending!
The resolution
300
As the sun set in the evening sky, Malcolm slowly turned and walked toward his home. All was silent and still. Through the window, he could see his older brother James watching a football game on the TV. James was home from his first year of college in the city.
The setting
300
Rising action is where the conflict is resolved.
False (The conflict is solved in the resolution)
400

A universal truth about life that is revealed in a work of literature. In other words, it is the lesson that the protagonist learns. 

Theme

400
The most exciting and intense part of the story... What the rising action has been leading up to
The climax
400
The prince married the princess the very next day. They lived happily ever after.
Resolution
400
The setting is found at the beginning of a story. It tells us the "when" and "where" a story is taking place.
True
500

A problem that takes place between a character and something outside the character. Outside forces include nature, an event or situation, or another character. 

External Conflict

500
The introduction to the setting, characters, and conflict of the story... Helps the reader visualize and understand the story
The exposition
500
Shrek, Harry Potter, Woody or Greg Heffley
A protagonist
500
The antagonist and protagonist always get along by the end of the story.
False (Sometimes the protagonist and antagonist never become friends)
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