Understanding Plot in Stories

What is the definition of a plot in a story?

• The setting of the story

• The sequence or order of events in a story

• The main character's dialogue

• The theme of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following is true about a plot?

• It is optional in a story

• It is the background music

• There is no story without a plot

• It is the author's biography

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What are the two important questions a plot answers?

• Who is the main character? What is the setting?

• What is happening? Why is it happening?

• When does the story take place? How does it end?

• What is the theme? Who is the author?

What is the first stage of a plot diagram?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Resolution

Which stage of the plot diagram represents the turning point of the story?

• Falling Action

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the purpose of the resolution in a plot diagram?

• To introduce characters

• To build tension

• To resolve conflicts

• To present the climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which stage follows the climax in a plot diagram?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is introduced during the exposition of a story?

• The resolution and conclusion

• The setting, characters, and initial conflict

• The climax and turning point

• The moral and theme

What happens during the initial conflict or inciting incident Finding Nemo?

• Marlin and Coral find a new home

• Coral and the eggs are attacked by a barracuda

• Nemo gets lost in the ocean

• Marlin and Nemo reunite

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is one of the incidents that creates suspense and leads to the climax in Finding Nemo?

• Nemo being kidnapped

• Nemo going to school

• Marlin staying at home

• Dory finding a new friend

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3