Plot Elements

What is plot?

• The literary element that describes the structure of a story.

• A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

• A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

This is the most basic and traditional form of plot is...

• snow-cone shaped

• box shaped

• rectangular shaped

• pyramid shaped

In literature, what is conflict?

• A negotiated, legally binding arrangement between parties as to a course of action.

• The dramatic struggle between two forces in a story.

• To overcome and take control of (a place or people) by use of military force.

• A military branch that conducts space warfare.

There are 3 types of external conflict. Choose the answer that is NOT an external conflict...

• human vs human

• human vs nature

• human vs self

• human vs society

What is exposition?

• The introduction of setting, characters, and tone.

• The suspense that builds up to a climax.

• The point in the story where conflict is introduced.

• This is the turning point of the story.

What is the definition of rising action?

• This is when the author teases the reader with the idea of a sequel.

• This is the turning point of the story.

• The story starts to reach a conclusion.

• Suspense builds that rises to the climax.

What is the climax of the story?

• When the setting is finally revealed.

• When loose ends are tied up.

• The turning point.

• When the story starts to reach a conclusion.

What is a definition of falling action?

• When you fall down, what it looks like in slow-motion.

• The introduction of conflict between characters.

• The turning point of the story.

• Characters are adjusting to changes and the story is coming to a conclusion.

In story-telling, are the terms conclusion, resolution, and denouement all synonymous?

• Yes

• No

Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Rising Action