Plot Elements

Front

The __________ introduces readers to the characters and setting of a story.

Back

exposition

Front

plot

Back

The sequence of events in a story

Front

Which detail best describes the rising action?

Back

Complicates the conflict

Front

The event in a story that sets the central conflict in motion is the...

Back

inciting incident

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

the turning point of the story

Front

Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order?
Options:

exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, inciting incident, resolution

,

exposition, falling action, inciting incident, rising action, climax, resolution

,

exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

,

rising action, inciting incident, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution

Back

exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

Front

The story's time and place is the...

• tone
• plot
• setting
• voice

Back

setting

Front

Which part of the story follows the climax and begins to resolve the conflict? Options:

setting

,

falling action

,

resolution

,

force

Back

falling action

Front

Why is the setting important to the plot of the story?

Back

The setting describes when and where the story takes place. It also sets the tone.

Front

What part of the diagram is 2? Options: Rising Action, Inciting Incident, Falling Action, Climax

Back

Inciting Incident