Elements of Plot

Front

The beginning of the story where the setting and the characters are introduced.

Back

exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

The part of the story that develops the problem through a series of conflicts or events that build up interest or suspense.

Back

rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

The turning point of the story or the highest point of action where the problem or conflict reaches its peak.

Back

climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

The events after the climax where the loose ends get tied up and that lead to the resolution.

Back

falling action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

The conclusion to the story that reveals the solution to the problem or conflict.

Back

resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

climax

Back

The turning point of the story when the problem or conflict reaches its peak.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

exposition

Back

The part of plot when the characters and setting are introduced.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

rising action

Back

The part of plot that develops the problem through a series of conflicts or events that builds interest and/or suspense.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

falling action

Back

The events in plot when the loose ends get tied up and the story begins to resolve.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

resolution

Back

The conclusion to the story that reveals the solution to the problem or conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9