Pacing, Tension, Plot Structure

What is plot structure?

• The setting of a story

• The organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story

• The characters in a story

• The dialogue in a story

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

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What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

• To introduce the main characters, setting, and background information

• To build tension by introducing obstacles

• To reach the turning point of the story

• To conclude the story

Which plot structure element involves building tension by introducing obstacles or complications?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

At what point in the story does the climax occur?

• At the beginning of the story

• When the main conflict reaches its highest intensity

• When the main characters are introduced

• When the story concludes

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What effect does the rising action have on readers?

• It makes readers curious about what will happen next and keeps them engaged

• It introduces the main characters and setting

• It resolves the main conflict

• It provides background information

What is the falling action in a story?

• The part of the story that introduces the characters and setting.

• The part of the story that comes after the climax and shows the consequences of the climax.

• The part of the story where the main conflicts are introduced.

• The final part of the story where the main conflicts are resolved.

What is the resolution in a story?

• The part of the story that introduces the characters and setting.

• The part of the story that comes after the climax and shows the consequences of the climax.

• The final part of the story where the main conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a conclusion.

• The part of the story where the main conflicts are introduced.

What does pacing refer to in a story?

• The speed at which a story progresses

• The number of characters in a story

• The setting of the story

• The genre of the story

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of effective pacing in a story?

• To introduce new characters

• To keep the reader engaged

• To describe the setting in detail

• To determine the genre of the story

What is the definition of tension in a story?

• The sense of anticipation or anxiety a reader feels about what will happen next.

• The feeling of happiness and satisfaction a reader gets from a story.

• The sense of boredom and disinterest a reader feels while reading.

• The feeling of confusion and misunderstanding a reader experiences.