Parts of a Plot

2. a device used at the opening of a story to capture the reader's interest
6. conflict with nature, animals, weather
8. conflict or struggle with forces outside oneself
9. conflict between a character and fear, conscience, discouragement
10. also called the denouement, the problem is resolved and final condition is accepted
12. conflict with law, government, discrimination, etc.
13. a series of events that builds from the conflict. it begins with the inciting incident and ends with the climax
14. is a struggle between two opposing forces, whether it be people or ideas

1. conflict between two characters
3. conflict or struggle within oneself
4. This is the plot event that gets the action in the story started
5. the action of the story works out the decision arrived at during the climax
7. The introductory material which gives the setting, creates the tone, presents the characters, and presents other facts necessary to understanding the story
11. the end of the story
15. the point in the story where the problem must be resolved one way or the other