Name That Stage
The turning point where the main conflict reaches peak intensity.
What is the climax?
A character receives a mysterious phone call that changes their life.
What is the inciting incident?
A story that begins in the present, flashes back, then returns to the present.
What is non-linear structure?
The main problem driving the plot.
What is the conflict?
Why is exposition important?
It provides context and background.
The event that sparks the main conflict.
What is the inciting incident?
Two rivals finally confront each other in a final battle.
What is the climax
A story that ends in the same location it began.
What is circular structure?
Conflict happening inside a character’s mind.
What is internal conflict?
What happens if a story lacks a climax?
The story feels incomplete or unresolved.
The section where background information is introduced.
What is exposition?
The story begins by describing a small town and its main character.
What is exposition?
Two separate storylines that connect at the end.
What is parallel structure?
Conflict between a character and another force.
What is external conflict?
How does structure affect readers?
It controls pacing and emotional impact.
The part where tension builds through complications.
What is rising action?
The town celebrates after the villain is defeated.
What is falling action?
Events told in time order from beginning to end.
What is linear structure?
The stage that develops complications before the climax.
What is rising action?
What is the difference between falling action and resolution?
Falling action begins wrapping up events; resolution provides final closure.
The section that ties up loose ends after the conflict.
What is the denouement?
The hero reflects on how much they’ve grown.
What is the resolution?
A structure that mirrors how memory works.
What is non-linear structure?
Why is rising action important?
It builds suspense and strengthens the conflict.
Why is the inciting incident necessary?
It launches the central conflict and moves the plot forward.