Exploring Key Elements of Plot Structure

What is the purpose of Freytag's Pyramid in narrative writing?

• To describe the physical appearance of characters

• To outline the common elements of plot structure

• To explain the themes of a story

• To provide a list of literary devices

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which phase of Freytag's Pyramid involves introducing the setting and characters?

• Resolution

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which resource is recommended for understanding literary elements?

• NarrativeEssays.com

• PlotStructure.org

• LiteraryDevices.net

• Freytag's Pyramid

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In 'Jack and the Beanstalk', what event serves as the inciting incident?

• Jack climbs the beanstalk

• Jack sells the cow for magic beans

• Jack's mother throws the beans into the yard

• Jack steals the giant's treasures

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the primary function of the rising action in a story?

• To create suspense leading to the climax

• To introduce the main characters

• To provide background information

• To resolve the main conflict

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the climax of 'Jack and the Beanstalk'?

• Jack's mother throws the beans

• Jack climbs the beanstalk

• Jack cuts down the beanstalk

• The giant realizes Jack is stealing his treasures

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What action does Jack take during the falling action of the story?

• He climbs the beanstalk

• He plants the magic beans

• He sells the cow

• He cuts down the beanstalk

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the resolution in 'Jack and the Beanstalk'?

• Jack and his mother live happily ever after

• Jack climbs the beanstalk

• Jack's mother throws the beans

• Jack cuts down the beanstalk

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the term for the final part of a story where the conflict is resolved?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

• Rising Action

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why is it important to understand plot structure when writing a narrative essay?

• To list all the literary devices used

• To explain the themes of the story

• To describe the physical appearance of characters

• To ensure the story has a clear and logical flow

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10