Plot Diagram

Front

What is the term for all of the events after the climax where the tension of the story decreases?

Back

Falling action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the term for the part of the plot diagram that comes after the exposition and before the climax?

Back

Rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the term used to describe the main problem in a story?

Back

Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the first part of the plot diagram that introduces the characters and setting?

Back

Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What do we call a conversation between two or more characters in a story?

Back

Dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the climax in a plot diagram?

Back

The turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the resolution in a plot diagram?

Back

The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

Back

To introduce the characters, setting, and basic situation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is the significance of rising action in a plot?

Back

It builds tension and develops the conflict leading up to the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

How does falling action contribute to a story's structure?

Back

It shows the aftermath of the climax and leads to the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5