Exploring Plot Structure Through Finding Nemo

Why was Finding Nemo chosen for plot analysis?

• Because it's a recent Pixar movie

• It's highly rated among Pixar movies

• It was randomly selected

• Due to its complex plot structure

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What marks the beginning of the exposition in Finding Nemo?

• Marlin's journey to find Nemo

• Introduction of Marlin and his wife

• Nemo's capture

• The shark attack

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What is the inciting incident in Finding Nemo?

• The sharks attacking Marlin and Dory

• Nemo being captured

• Nemo touching the boat

• Marlin meeting Dory

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What does the exposition phase aim to set up in Finding Nemo?

• The main conflict of the story

• Background information and themes

• The climax of the movie

• Introduction of all characters

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Why is the flashback at the beginning of the movie important?

• It introduces the antagonist

• It sets up Marlin's motivations

• It introduces all the sea creatures

• It reveals the ending early

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What role does the inciting incident play in the plot structure?

• It concludes the story

• It introduces the main conflict

• It resolves the conflict

• It introduces the resolution

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Who is everyone's favorite character introduced during the rising action?

• Bruce the Shark

• Nemo

• Dory

• Marlin

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What theme does Dory introduce?

• Family is everything

• Just keep swimming

• Overcoming fears

• Trust in the journey

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How does the rising action contribute to the story?

• By introducing calm and levity

• By resolving the conflict

• By introducing the resolution

• By escalating the conflict towards the climax

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What is the climax of Finding Nemo characterized by?

• Nemo's escape plan

• Dory's memory returning

• Marlin and Nemo's reunion

• The highest tension point in the movie

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