Plot Key Terms

The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________.

• action

• conflict

• plot

• setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Something that is a source of trouble or worry

• Narrative
• Genre
• Conflict/Problem
• Point of View

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

When and where the story takes place is called...

• conflict

• character

• narrative

• setting

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. What is this?

• Rising Action
• Falling Action
• Climax
• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict.  The main character will change in some way.  This is the most intense moment. What is this?

• Rising Action
• Resolution
• Climax
• Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The conclusion; all loose ends are tied up.Either the character defeats the problem, learns to live with the problem, or the problem defeats the character. What is this?

• Resolution
• Exposition
• Falling Action
• Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s).  A building of interest or suspense occurs and leads to the climax. Complications arise! What is this?

• Falling Action
• Rising Action
• Climax
• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Action that follows the climax and ultimately leads to the resolution. What is this?

• Climax
• Resolution
• Falling Action
• Expostion

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The situation refers to...

• the problem or conflict

• the general idea of what is happening in the story

• a character

• the setting