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.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What is the fifth element on the plot diagram?

Back

Falling action

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What is the sixth element on the plot diagram?

Back

Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is the third element on the plot diagram?

Back

Rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What term describes the problem in the story?

Back

Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

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

Back

Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What is the term for the events that lead up to the climax in a story?

Back

Rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is the term for the final outcome or resolution of the story?

Back

Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

Front

What is the purpose of the falling action in a plot diagram?

Back

To show the consequences of the climax and lead towards the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5