1
Q
list elements of plot first to last
A
exposition, (conflict, complication) rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
2
Q
foreshadowing
A
hinting to the future
3
Q
flashback
A
cuts story to other time in the past
4
Q
flashforward
A
cut story to other time in the future
5
Q
in media res
A
places reader in the middle of the action
6
Q
subplot
A
secondary plot that explores ideas that are different from main story
7
Q
parallel plot
A
secondary storyline that mimics main plot (different perspectives)
8
Q
setting
A
time and place of work. Can influence style, characters, etc.
