Elements of Plot

Which part of the plot introduces the characters?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

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What is the definition of plot?

• The lesson in the story

• The turning point of the story

• The sequence of events in the story

• The conflict in the story

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Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• exposition

• falling action

• rising action

• resolution

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This usually occurs at the beginning of a short

story. Here the characters are introduced. We

also learn about the setting of the story. Most

importantly, we are introduced to the main

conflict (main problem).

• resolution

• climax

• exposition

• falling action

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This part of the story begins to develop

the conflict(s). A building of interest or

suspense occurs.

• climax

• rising action

• falling action

• conflict

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Man vs. Technology

• The main character struggles with another character

• Computers, machines, robots turn against characters raising questions about what it means to be human, and what sets us apart from machines.

• An internal conflict is between a character and

  his/her self. The character’s struggle takes place in his/her

  own mind. Usually has something to do with a choice

  (choosing between right and wrong), or it may have to do

  with overcoming emotions or mixed feelings.

• A conflict that occurs when the protagonist finds himself or herself pitted against a vengeful god or powerful supernatural force.

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Man vs. Society

• A character struggles with a force of nature

  (natural disaster, desolation, animal, etc.) Usually, the

  character is struggling to survive.

• The character’s struggle takes place in his/her

  own mind.

• A mighty character fights dogs with superpowers.

• a character or a group of characters fight

  against the society in which they live. The character fights

  against social traditions or rules (fight for freedom, rights,

  for a cause etc.)

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The story's time and place is called the....

• tone

• plot

• setting

• voice

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What is the conflict of a story?

• the problem faced by the main character

• a bad hair day

• the ending of the story

• a boxing match

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Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• climax

• falling action

• rising action

• resolution

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