Stages of Plot

Front

What is the first stage of a plot called?

Back

Exposition

Front

What are the five stages of a typical plot?

Back

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

Front

What happens during the exposition of a story?

Back

The writer introduces the setting and characters.

Front

What is the main struggle or problem faced by characters in a story called?

Back

Conflict

Front

What stage follows the climax in a plot?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The point of greatest tension and the turning point of the story.

Front

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

Back

To build tension and develop the conflict.

Front

What occurs during the resolution of a story?

Back

The conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

Front

How many separate stages are there in a typical plot?

Back

Five

Front

What is the relationship between rising action and climax?

Back

Rising action leads up to the climax.