front 1 exposition | back 1 The beginning of the story where we meet the characters and learn the setting |
front 2 rising action | back 2 the events that build up the problem leading to the main event |
front 3 climax | back 3 the most pivotal moment in the story, when the major problem is finally faced |
front 4 falling action | back 4 the events that happen right after the climax as things start to wind down |
front 5 resolution | back 5 the ending of the story where the problem is solved and things conclude |
front 6 plot | back 6 the sequence of events in a story from beginning to end |
front 7 conflict | back 7 the problems faced by the character |
front 8 flashback | back 8 when the story goes back in time to show something important |
front 9 theme | back 9 life lesson the author is teaching with the story |
front 10 chronological order | back 10 events occurring in time order |
front 11 protagonist | back 11 the main character (hero/heroine) |
front 12 antagonist | back 12 the character or force working against the main character |
front 13 subplot | back 13 a smaller storyline inside the main plot |
front 14 foreshadowing | back 14 hints about what will happen later |