PLOT

Front

The introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, setting, mood, and time.

Back

Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

Not always happy, but it does complete the story. It can leave the reader with questions, answers, frustration, or satisfaction.

Back

Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

The most exciting point of the story, and is a turning point for the plot or goals of the main character.

Back

Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

All of the events that lead to the eventual climax, including character development and events that create suspense.

Back

Rising Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Everything that happens as a result of the climax, including wrapping up of plot points, questions being answered, and character development.

Back

Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

The character who often creates the conflict.

Back

Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

The character who the audience often empathizes with. Often seen as a hero.

Back

Protagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

The primary problem that drives the story, often a main goal for the protagonist to achieve or overcome.

Back

Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

This is an example of . . .

Exposition

,

Rising Action

,

Falling Action

,

Resolution

Back

Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

This is an example of . . .

• Exposition
• Rising Action
• Conflict
• Resolution

Back

Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9