Plot

Front

What is the definition of 'plot' in a story?

Back

The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What are the main components of a plot structure?

Back

The main components of a plot structure are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What occurs during the exposition of a story?

Back

The exposition introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the rising action in a plot?

Back

The rising action consists of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What happens during the falling action of a story?

Back

The falling action includes events that follow the climax and lead towards the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is the resolution in a plot?

Back

The resolution is the conclusion of the story, where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

How does setting influence a story?

Back

Setting provides the time and place in which the story occurs, influencing the mood and context of the narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the role of conflict in a plot?

Back

Conflict is the central struggle between opposing forces in a story, driving the plot forward.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What types of conflict can exist in a story?

Back

Types of conflict include man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, and man vs. self.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3