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.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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