Plot

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What is the exposition in a plot?

Back

The exposition is the part of the plot where the author introduces the characters and setting. It may also include an inciting incident.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the most intense part of the plot and is usually the turning point of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is the rising action in a plot?

Back

The rising action is the part of the story where interest and suspense are built, leading up to the climax.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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What happens during the falling action?

Back

The falling action takes place after the climax and prepares the story for its resolution.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the resolution in a plot?

Back

The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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What is an inciting incident?

Back

An inciting incident is an event that sets the main conflict of the story in motion, often occurring during the exposition.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How does the climax affect the story?

Back

The climax affects the story by being the turning point that leads to the resolution of the conflict.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What role does the rising action play in a story?

Back

The rising action builds tension and develops the conflict, leading up to the climax.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Can you give an example of a climax in a story?

Back

An example of a climax is when the hero confronts the villain in a dramatic showdown.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the difference between falling action and resolution?

Back

Falling action is the events that follow the climax, while resolution is the conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9