Kinds of Plots

What is the definition of a plot?

• The sequence of events that helps you tell the story

• The main character in a story

• The setting where the story takes place

• The lesson learned by the characters

How many types of plots are mentioned in the text?

• Three

• Two

• Five

• Four

What is the characteristic of a linear plot?

• Events happen simultaneously

• Events are random and disconnected

• Events take place in a line

• Events are shown in reverse order

What is the structure of an episodic plot?

• Random events with no connection

• Series of chapters or stories linked together

• Events happening at the same time

• Events happening in reverse order

How are parallel plots defined?

• Incorporating two or more separate stories

• Events happening in a linear sequence

• Events happening simultaneously

• Events shown in reverse order

What does a flashback plot do?

• Fast forwards the story to the end

• Repeats the same events in the story

• Interrupts the chronological sequence to show a scene from the past

• Shows events happening simultaneously

What is the purpose of a plot in a story?

• To get you from one end of the story to the other

• To introduce the characters

• To describe the setting

• To provide a moral lesson

How are episodic plots different from linear plots?

• Linear plots have events happening simultaneously

• Episodic plots have events in reverse order

• Linear plots have random events

• Episodic plots are made up of series of chapters

What is the main characteristic of a parallel plot?

• Events shown in reverse order

• Events happening in a linear sequence

• Incorporating two or more separate stories

• Events happening simultaneously

When does a flashback plot interrupt the story?

• To show a scene that unfolded in the past

• To show events happening simultaneously

• To fast forward the story

• To repeat the same events