Elements of Plot: A Guilty Conscience

The video tutorial explains the structure of a plot, which consists of exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Using the story 'A Guilty Conscience', it illustrates how these elements are identified and analyzed. The story involves two friends who skip a restaurant bill, leading to a conflict resolved when one confesses and pays back. The tutorial emphasizes understanding plot elements to analyze any story effectively.

What are the five elements that make up the structure of a plot?

• Beginning, Middle, End, Conflict, Resolution

• Setup, Build-up, Peak, Decline, Conclusion

• Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

• Introduction, Conflict, Climax, Conclusion, Aftermath

In the story 'A Guilty Conscience,' what event marks the beginning of the rising action?

• Amber and Carissa meeting at the cafe

• Amber and Carissa deciding to skip the restaurant bill

• Amber confessing to her mother

• Carissa buying a bracelet

What is the climax of the story 'A Guilty Conscience'?

• Amber returning the bracelet

• Amber and Carissa skipping the bill

• Amber telling Carissa she wants to confess

• Amber and Carissa eating at the cafe

How does Amber resolve the conflict in 'A Guilty Conscience'?

• By ignoring her guilt

• By buying a new bracelet

• By paying the restaurant bill

• By apologizing to Carissa

What realization does Amber come to at the end of the story?

• Carissa has never skipped a bill before

• She should continue being friends with Carissa

• Carissa has done this before and they shouldn't be friends

• She should buy another bracelet