Elements of Literature/Elements of Plot

the part of the plot in which the conflict increases

the introduction of the central conflict in a plot

a central message, concern, or purpose of a literary work

the sequence of events in which each event results from a previous one and causes the next

the time and place of action in a literary work

a struggle between opposing forces

the end of the central conflict in a plot

the main character in a literary work

also called the turning point; the high point of the plot

the part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

a person or animal that takes part in the action of a literary work

the perspective or vantage point from which a story is told

A character or force in conflict with a main character, or protagonist.

the outcome of the conflict in a plot