Elements of Plot

Front

What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

Back

To introduce the main characters and their relationships

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

Conflict in a story

Back

The problem of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

Which element of plot is responsible for tying up loose ends and the conflict is resolved? Options: Climax, Resolution, Exposition, Falling action

Back

Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

Which element of plot is responsible for building tension and developing the conflict? Options: Rising action, Climax, Falling action, Exposition

Back

Rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

Which stage of the plot follows the climax and leads to the conclusion of the story? Options: Falling action, Exposition, Resolution, Rising action

Back

Falling action

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is the purpose of the resolution in a story?

Back

To provide closure and answer questions

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Which element of plot introduces the main characters and their relationships?

Back

Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

In what way is the exposition similar to the opening scene of a play?

Back

It introduces the main characters and their relationships

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the purpose of the rising action in a story?

Back

To create tension and conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

Which element of plot can be compared to the final chord in a musical piece?

Back

Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3