Plot Diagram

Multiple Choice

Finish this statement.

The sequence of events that make up a story is called the ___.

• Conflict

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Theme

• Plot

Multiple Choice

Finish this statement.

The most exciting or intense part of the story (plot) where the main character (protagonist) deals with the conflict and is usually a turning point is the ___.

• Climax

• Conflict

• Plot

• Inciting Incident

• Exposition

Multiple Choice

Finish this statement.

The main part of the story where suspense builds as complications are added when the main character tries to deal with the main conflict is the ___.

• Conflict

• Rising Action

• Narration

• Climax

• Falling Action

Multiple Choice

The specific event that introduces the main conflict and sets the story in motion is the ___.

• Inciting Incident

• Climax

• Resolution

• Falling Action

• Plot

Multiple Choice

Finish this statement.

The part of the plot that gives the background information (setting, characters, basic plot, and main conflict) is the ___.

• Climax

• Resolution

• Inciting Incident

• Theme

• Exposition

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the falling action?

• It sets the plot in motion.

• The characters and setting are being introduced.

• The events start to build toward a climax.

• The main character has faced the conflict and begins to solve it while loose ends are being tied up.

Multiple Choice

Complete the following sentence.

The ending of a plot where all problems have been solved and the story's outcome is revealed is called the ___.

• Climax

• Conflict

• Rising Action

• Theme

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot diagram is this?

Pig #1 builds a house of straw.  Pig #2 builds a house of sticks. Pig #3 builds a house of bricks. Big Bad Wolf blows the straw house down.  Pig #1 escapes to Pig #2’s house. Big Bad Wolf blows the stick house down. Pigs #1 and 2 escape to Pig #3’s house. Big Bad Wolf tries several times, but he can’t blow down the brick house.

• climax

• resolution

• exposition

• falling action

• rising action

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot diagram is this?

Three little pigs leave home to find adventure in the big world.

• climax

• inciting incident

• exposition

• falling action

• rising action

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot diagram is this?

The Big Bad Wolf is so scared of the 3 Pigs that he runs off in the woods never to be seen again. The 3 little pigs live happily ever after.

• climax

• resolution

• inciting incident

• falling action

• rising action

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot diagram is this?

The pigs come across a beautiful clearing they think will be a perfect spot to build their homes.

• climax

• inciting incident

• exposition

• falling action

• rising action

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot diagram is this?

The wolf falls into the pot of boiling soup.

• climax

• resolution

• exposition

• falling action

• rising action

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot diagram is this?

Wolf climbs up to the roof to sneak down the chimney to get the pigs.

• climax

• resolution

• exposition

• falling action

• rising action