Elements of Plot Structure

Choose the term that matches this definition: the primary problem that drives the plot of the story, often a main goal for the protagonist to achieve or overcome

• Turning point

• Conflict

• Resolution

• Rising Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Identify the element of plot structure circled on the diagram.

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• 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

Choose the term that matches this definition: the most exciting point of the story, the most important moment for the plot or goals of the main character

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Turning Point

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Identify the element of plot structure circled on the diagram.

• Resolution

• Falling Action

• Exposition

• Turning Point

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Choose the term that matches this definition: the introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, setting, mood, and time

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Turning Point

• Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Identify the element of plot structure circled on the diagram.

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Choose the term that matches this definition: everything that happens as a result of the turning point, including wrapping-up of plot points, questions being answered, and character development

• Resolution

• Falling Action

• Exposition

• Rising Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Identify the element of plot structure circled on the diagram.

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Turning Point

• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Choose the term that matches this definition: the conclusion or moment that wraps up the story, leaving the characters in a new place

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Identify the element of plot structure circled on the diagram.

• Exposition

• Turning Point

• Resolution

• Falling Point

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3