Plot Definitions and Questions
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the climax of a story?
Back
The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the resolution in a story?
Back
The resolution is the part of the story where the conflicts are resolved, and the story comes to a close.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rising action in a story?
Back
The rising action includes the events that lead up to the climax, building interest and suspense.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the exposition in a story?
Back
The exposition is the introduction of the story, where characters, setting, and background information are presented.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the falling action in a story?
Back
The falling action includes events that follow the climax and lead towards the resolution.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
List the plot elements in the correct order.
Back
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
During which part of the story is interest and suspense built?
Back
Interest and suspense are built during the rising action.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
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