Plot Elements 10-23

Match

Match the following elements of drama with their descriptions.

• Script

• Stage Directions

• Dialogue

• Cast of characters

• Scene

A written text for performance

Instructions for actors

Conversation between characters

A list of all the actors in the drama

A detailed account of the setting

• A written text for performance

• Instructions for actors

• Conversation between characters

• A list of all the actors in the drama

• A detailed account of the setting

Match

Match the following

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Resolution

Introduce the characters and setting

Events that solve the problem

When the problem reaches it's peak

The events that lead up to the climax

When the conflict of the story is worked

• Introduce the characters and setting

• Events that solve the problem

• When the problem reaches it's peak

• The events that lead up to the climax

• When the conflict of the story is worked

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describe the rising action of "The Little Red Riding Hood"?

• Little Red meets the Big Bad Wolf in the forest. The Wolf tricks her and races ahead to grandmother's house, disguising himself as the grandmother.

• Little Red Riding Hood is sent by her mother to deliver food to her sick grandmother who lives in the forest.

• Little Red arrives at the cottage and notices her "grandmother" looks strange. The Wolf reveals himself, attempting to eat Little Red.

• The woodcutter chases away the Wolf. Little Red and her grandmother (found safe) are reunited. Little Red learns to be more cautious in the future.

Dropdown

When Atalanta and Young John became friends, they set off on separate adventures, happily pursuing their dreams. This describes the ​

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of the plot.

Multiple Choice

What is Atalanta’s main conflict?

• She doesn’t know how to run as fast as the other racers.

• She can’t decide if she wants to get married or travel the world.

• She wants to prove she’s the fastest runner in the kingdom.

• She doesn't want to get married, but her father wants her to marry.

Drag and Drop

To prepare for the race, Atalanta ​ ​

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Atalanta runs every morning at dawn

A.Atalanta buys new running shoes.

A.Atalanta talks with the other young men.

Atalanta makes bets on who will win.

Open Ended

HIGHER ORDER THINKING QUESTION

How does knowing about plot elements help you understand a story better?

Knowing about plot elements helps me understand the story better by…

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the story best helps the reader understand Atalanta’s conflict?

• Once upon a time, there lived a princess named Atalanta, who could run as fast as the wind. (line 1)

• Besides, you’ve taught me to think for myself, and what I really want to do right now is go out and see the world! (line 5)

• I will hold a race, and whoever wins will also win the right to marry you. (line 10)

• His Highness, King Henry, announces a race and invites all young men to participate. (line 15)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the climax of the story?

• Atalanta declares she wants to travel the world instead of getting married.

• Atalanta and Young John finish the race together.

• The King announces he will hold a race and the winner will marry Atalanta.

• Atalanta insists on being allowed to compete in the race herself.

Multiple Choice

Atalanta's decision to run in the race is important to the plot of the story because it

• allows her to compete and control her own future

• proves that she is the fastest runner in the kingdom.

• helps her father find the best runner in the kingdom.

• gives her a chance to travel the world after the race