Question

Match the elements of fiction plot terms listed on the left to their correct definition.

resolution
rising action
exposition
conflict
falling action
climax

responses

background information a story-introduces characters, setting and possible initial situation

the point at which the main conflict is settled

the series of events in the story's plot that create increasing tension and suspense

the struggle between two characters or forces

the event in a story's plot that follow the climax that ties up loose ends

the point of greatest tension or the major turning plot in the story.

Answer 1

Here are the matched elements of fiction plot terms to their correct definitions:

- **Resolution**: the point at which the main conflict is settled.

- **Rising Action**: the series of events in the story's plot that create increasing tension and suspense.

- **Exposition**: background information in a story - introduces characters, setting, and possible initial situation.

- **Conflict**: the struggle between two characters or forces.

- **Falling Action**: the events in a story's plot that follow the climax that tie up loose ends.

- **Climax**: the point of greatest tension or the major turning point in the story.