Plot structure review

Turning point in story; moment of greatest suspense; conflict at most intense or dramatic moment

• rising action
• resolution
• falling action
• climax

Introduces obstacles that make conflict more complicated. Includes incidents or dialogue that propel action

• rising action
• falling action
• resolution
• exposition

Reveals the story's final outcome; ties up all loose ends

• rising action
• resolution
• falling action
• exposition

Characters and setting are introduced. Reveals or sets the stage for the conflict

• rising action
• exposition
• climax
• resolution

What is the definition of climax? 

• the turning point of the story
• the struggle between two characters
• the beginning of the story
• the point when the conflict is resolved

Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story? 

• exposition
• rising action
• climax
• falling action 

Tags

TEKS.ELA.2.8C

TEKS.ELA.3.8C

TEKS.ELA.4.8C

TEKS.ELA.E3.7C

TEKS.ELA.K.7C

Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order? 

• exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution 
• exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
• exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution 
• rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution

Tags

TEKS.ELA.6.7C

TEKS.ELA.E1.6C

TEKS.ELA.E2.6D

TEKS.ELA.E3.7C

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 

• action
• conflict 
• setting
• plot 

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• climax
• rising action
• falling action
• resolution

Tags

TEKS.ELA.3.8C

TEKS.ELA.4.8C

TEKS.ELA.7.7C

TEKS.ELA.8.7C

TEKS.ELA.E4.6C

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• exposition
• rising action
• climax
• resolution

Tags

TEKS.ELA.3.8C

TEKS.ELA.4.8C

TEKS.ELA.5.8C

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6D