Vocabulary for Plot Elements

Front

The climax of a story is often referred to as the ________.

Back

turning point

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

The resolution of a story is where __________ .

Back

conflicts are resolved

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

In the exposition, the reader typically finds out about?

Back

where and when the story is taking place, along with characters names and descriptions

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

The "rising action" is where __________________.

Back

complications arise, the plot "thickens" and the majority of the story is told.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

This part of a story occurs right after the climax.

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

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob? Options: exposition, rising action, climax, resolution

Back

exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

The _____ is the action of a story.

Back

Plot

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What needs to be fixed or solved in a story?

Back

Problem

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

Where and when a story takes place is the _____.

Back

Setting

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob? Options: climax, exposition, falling action, resolution

Back

resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5