Elements of Plot

Characters and setting is introduced here.

• resolution

• climax

• conflict

• exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

This is the turning point in a story; the most intense moment where the mood shifts.

• exposition

• climax

• rising action

• falling action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

This part of the story leads to the climax and usually has an inciting incident that introduces the conflict in a story.

• rising action

• falling action

• resolution

• exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

This is who or what the story is mostly about.

• minor or supporting character

• main or major character

• static character

• none of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

This is the part of the story where all of the loose ends are tied up and the conflict is resolved.

• exposition

• climax

• resolution

• falling action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9