Plot Vocabulary

Front

Which statement does not represent a plot?

• The structure and organization of a story
• The events in a story
• The beginning, middle, and end of a story
• The problems and struggles a character faces in a story

Back

The problems and struggles a character faces in a story.

Front

This part of the plot diagram is the beginning of the story where the characters and setting are introduced.

Back

Exposition

Front

This part of the plot diagram has the events that lead to the climax and introduces conflicts for the main characters.

Back

Rising Action

Front

This part of the plot diagram is considered a tense turning point and pivotal moment in the story.

Back

Climax

Front

This part of the plot diagram is after the main problem of the story has been solved and satisfies the reader’s desire to know what happens.

Back

Falling Action

Front

This part of the plot diagram ties up any loose ends that may be left in the story and is where everything is resolved and story comes to a reasonable ending.

Back

Resolution

Front

Why is plot important?

Back

It engages the reader and keeps us interested in the story.

Front

How many stages are there in a typical plot diagram?

Back

5

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

Which part of the plot diagram introduces the main conflict?

Back

Rising Action