AP Lit Plot Basic Understanding

What is the plot in a story?

• The moral of the story

• The sequence of events in a narrative

• The setting of the story

• The main character's background

Which of the following is NOT a part of the traditional plot diagram?

• Exposition

• Rising action

• Climax

• Foreshadowing

What does "in medias res" mean in storytelling?

• Beginning at the end

• Starting in the middle of the action

• Telling the story backwards

• Using multiple narrators

Match each plot element with its correct description:

• Exposition

• Builds tension and complications

• Rising action

• Peak of emotional tension or suspense

• Climax

• Shows consequences of the climax

• Denouement

• Final resolution and tying up loose ends

• Falling action

• Introduces characters, setting, and conflict

True or False: The plot is the only important element in storytelling.

• True

• False

Which literary device involves planting subtle hints about future events in the story?

• Characterization

• Dialogue

• Foreshadowing

• Imagery

How does dialogue contribute to plot development? (Select all that apply)

• Reveals character personalities

• Provides essential information

• Builds tension

• Describes the setting in detail

What is the purpose of imagery in storytelling?

Which of the following best describes the role of theme in a story?

• It's the main conflict between characters

• It's the underlying message or central idea

• It's the setting where the story takes place

• It's the narrator's point of view

What is characterization?

• The process of creating the plot

• The way authors develop characters

• The description of the setting

• The use of metaphors in writing