Plot vocab

Question 1

Inciting Incident

Answer 1

• the event that sets the story in motion

* makes the rest of the story possible

Question 2

Exposition

Answer 2

• the first part of the plot

* characters, setting, and basic situation are revealed

Question 3

Rising Action

Answer 3

• main part of the story
• moves the plot along
• where complications arise

Question 4

Climax

Answer 4

• the most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist
• usually a turning point

Question 5

Falling Actions

Answer 5

• events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution

* conflicts begin moving toward the resolution

Question 6

Resolution

Answer 6

• the end of the story
• loose ends of the plot are tied up
• remaining questions are answered
• conflicts are resolved