Plot Definitions and Questions

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front

What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

Back

The purpose of the exposition is to introduce the characters, setting, and initial conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

How does the climax affect the story?

Back

The climax affects the story by determining the outcome of the main conflict and leading to the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What happens during the falling action?

Back

During the falling action, the story begins to wind down, and the consequences of the climax are revealed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9