Plot Diagram

The ______ of the story is the peak of excitement, the moment when the story changes (a turning point), the main character, and the problem is resolved.

• falling action

• rising action

• climax

• plot

The _________ is a sequence of solutions to the conflict that the main character tries; it is all the events leading to the turning point of the story. It can be identified by increasing tension, emotion, difficulty, or challenge.

• rising action

• falling action

• resolution

• conflict

The _________ is a sequence of solutions to the conflict that the main character tries; it is all the events leading to the turning point of the story. It can be identified by increasing tension, emotion, difficulty, or challenge.

• rising action

• falling action

• resolution

• conflict

_______ is the problem, crisis, challenge, dilemma, or obstacle presented to the main character.

Rising

• climax

• conflict

• rising action

• falling action

__________ in a plot introduces of the story’s setting, mood, the main character, supporting characters, and time. Character development happens during this part of the story

• falling action

• climax

• plot

• exposition

The_______ is the plot’s end, whether that resolution is a happy ending or sad ending, fun or frightening, satisfying or unsatisfying. The resolution might tie up loose ends or leave important elements of the story unresolved.

• conflict

• falling action

• resolution

• exposition

The ___________ is all the plot points wrapping up, the consequences of the climax, and reflection on the changes in the main character. It can be identified by decreasing tension, an approaching resolution, and relaxation of emotion.

• rising action

• falling action

• plot

• conflict