Story plot structure

Most stories usually follow a pattern in their plot structure.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the below is NOT part of the exposition of a story?

• the 'when' of the story

• the 'where' of the story

• the characters

• the conflict

What ends the exposition of a story?

• the climax

• the resolution

• the inciting incident

• the falling action

Why is the inciting incident of a story so important? Choose 2 answers.

• It is the moment when the conflict is introduced.

• It's when the characters are introduced.

• It's when we find out how the story ends.

• It is plot point or event that hooks the reader into the story.

What comes next: exposition --> inciting incident --> ?

• falling action

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

Any event that occurs after the exposition but before the climax or turning point of the story is called rising action.

• TRUE

• FALSE

During the rising action, the main character or protagonist of the story may struggle with the conflict but be unable to resolve it.

• Got it!

• Interesting .. :)

• Good to know!

If the story is comedic, the rising action is often a serious of unfortunate events for the main character.

If the story is tragic, the rising action is often a series of favorable circumstances for the main character;

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• Thanks for the extra information :)

• Good to know!

What is the turning point in a story?

• the climax

• the exposition

• the rising action

• the resolution

The climax is always the most exciting part of a story.

• TRUE

• FALSE