Non-Linear Plot Development

The beginning of the story that introduces conflict, characters, and setting is known as...

• Setting

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

A type of plot that serves to support the main plot. It is usually used to reinforce a theme or for character development.

• Parallel plot

• Non-linear plot

• Linear plot

• Subplot

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

When a story has two or more independent plots that eventually merge into one main plot.

• Nonlinear plot

• Subplot

• Parallel plot

• Linear plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The problem in the story is known as...

• Conflict

• Climax

• Foreshadowing

• Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

A plot mechanic in which a past event interrupts the present moment.

• Flashforward

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Unreliable narrator

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

A plot that creates mystery by breaking the rules of a typical plot. This kind of plot might use flashbacks, flashforwards, or unreliable narrators.

• Subplot

• Linear plot

• Nonlinear plot

• Parallel plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The end of the story where the conflict is resolved is known as...

• Resolution

• Setting

• Falling action

• Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Hints or clues that indicate what may happen later in the story is known as...

• Plot

• Foreshadow

• Protagonist

• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The turning point or the point of greatest suspense or action is known as...

• Rising action

• Resolution

• Exposition

• Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The main events before the climax are known as...

• Falling action

• Resolution

• Exposition

• Rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9