Plot Diagram Parts

What object does the shape of a plot diagram resemble?

• Ocean

• Mountain

• Island

• Canyon

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the initial step of the plot called in a plot diagram?

• Introduction

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What's the second step of the plot diagram called?

• Introduction

• Starting Action

• Rising Action

• Running Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What does the Rising Action introduce?

• The Characters

• The Conflict

• The Solution

• The History

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the third step, or the peak of the diagram, called?

• Tipping Action

• Peak Point

• Rising Action

• Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the fourth step, after the climax, called?

• Downhill

• Falling Action

• Dropping Action

• Rising Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the last step of the plot diagram called?

• Resolution

• The End

• Conclusion

• The Finale

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is your favorite part of a story?

• Introduction/Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution/Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5