Plot/Characters Vocab

Front

The ________ of the story includes events after the conflict begins, as the problem grows.

Back

rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

The end of the story is how the author finishes it.

Back

resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

Events after the climax as drama settles down and the problem is solved.

Back

falling action

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

The 'lightbulb moment' when a character makes a decision that resolves the conflict is called the ______.

Back

climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

The ______ of the story is the inciting incident that causes all problems to begin.

Back

conflict

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

The _____ of the story introduces the setting and characters.

Back

exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

Series of events in a narrative text.

Back

plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

Front

Internal traits of a character:

Back

honest, cheerful, helpful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

A character's _______ drives their behavior.

Back

motivation

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

Character connections and feelings towards each other.

Back

relationships

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D