Plot Vocabulary

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is plot important?

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

• It helps the protagonist finally realize their importance in the narrative.

• It allows the reader to feel like they are involved in the story through first person point of view.

• It introduces the strengths and weaknesses of the antagonist.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How many stages are there in a typical plot diagram?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3