Parts of a Story Vocabulary

The exposition provides background information about the characters, setting, and conflict. Where in the story is it found?

• beginning

• middle

• end

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

In the middle of the story, you learn more details about the character's actions or responses to the problem.

Which part of the plot does the action begins to build suspense?

• the end

• rising action

• falling action

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

In the middle of the story, you learn more details about the character's actions or responses to the problem.

The rising action leads to the highest point of tension or interest in the plot. What is the highest point of tension in a plot called?

• climax

• falling action

• resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

In the middle of the story, you learn more details about the character's actions or responses to the problem.

After the climax, steps to solve the problem are made and the outcome of key events is revealed. This part of the plot is called ___.

• beginning

• falling action

• beginning

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Conclude means to bring to an end. In this part of the plot, the end concludes the action.

• beginning

• middle

• resolution

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

How does the beginning introduce the story?

• The problem is solved.

• Steps are taken to solve the problem.

• Characters, the setting, and conflict are revealed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

How does the end concludes the action?

• The problem is solved.

• Plans are made.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5