Plot

Front

What is the definition of plot?

Back

The sequence of events in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

Front

What is the role of the antagonist in a story?

Back

The character that causes trouble for the main character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What part of the plot introduces the characters?

Back

Exposition.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Front

What part of the story is represented by the rising action?

Back

The events that lead up to the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What follows the climax in a plot structure?

Back

Falling action.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

Back

To introduce the setting, characters, and background information.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

Front

How does the rising action contribute to the plot?

Back

It builds tension and develops the conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is the falling action in a story?

Back

The events that occur after the climax leading to the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is the resolution in a plot structure?

Back

The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5