Plot Vocabulary

Front

What is the climax in a plot diagram?

Back

The climax is the tense turning point and pivotal moment in the story where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

Front

How many stages are there in a typical plot diagram?

Back

There are 5 stages in a typical plot diagram: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.

Front

What is the rising action in a plot diagram?

Back

The rising action includes the events that lead to the climax and introduces conflicts for the main characters.

Front

What is the resolution in a plot diagram?

Back

The resolution ties up any loose ends in the story and is where everything is resolved, leading to a reasonable ending.

Front

What is the falling action in a plot diagram?

Back

The falling action occurs after the main problem of the story has been solved and satisfies the reader’s desire to know what happens next.

Front

What is exposition in a plot diagram?

Back

Exposition is the part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

Front

What is the purpose of the climax in a story?

Back

The climax serves as the turning point that determines the outcome of the story's main conflict.

Front

Can you name the five stages of a plot diagram?

Back

The five stages are Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.

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.

Front

Why is the rising action important in a story?

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The rising action builds tension and develops the conflict, engaging the reader and leading to the climax.