Plot Diagram (including theme and conflict)

What is the theme of a story?

• The sequence of events in the story
• The deeper idea or message that the writer explores through a story
• The setting of the story
• The main character of the story

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of rising action in literature?

• The building of suspense
• The introduction of obstacles
• The development of the conflict
• The resolution of the conflict

Which of the following is not a characteristic of exposition in literature?

• Introduction of the initial conflict.
• Establishment of the story's setting.
• The highest point of tension in the story.
• Introduction of background information about the characters.

Which plot element represents the highest point of tension or turning point in a story?

• Climax
• Resolution
• Exposition
• Conflict

What is conflict in a story?

• The conclusion of the story
• The problem or struggle that drives the story and creates tension
• The resolution of the story
• The introduction of the characters

Which element of a plot diagram introduces the characters, setting, and background information of a story?

• Conflict
• Resolution
• Climax
• Exposition

What is the purpose of a theme in a narrative?

• To resolve conflicts in the story
• To introduce the main characters
• To convey a message about life or the world
• To describe the setting of the story

What is the role of the resolution in a narrative?

• To bring the story to a close and reveal the outcome
• To develop the characters in the story
• To introduce the main conflict
• To create tension and suspense

Which element of a plot diagram follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

• Theme
• Conflict
• Exposition
• Falling Action

What is the main purpose of the rising action in a story?

• To introduce the main characters
• To build suspense and develop the conflict
• To explain the setting of the story
• To provide the resolution of the conflict