Short Passage Plot Structure

What is the exposition in a plot structure?

• The resolution of the conflict

• Introduction of characters, setting, and main conflict

• The climax of the story

• The falling action after the climax

What is the rising action in a plot structure?

• The rising action is the part of the story where everything remains the same with no change in conflict or tension.

• The rising action is the peaceful resolution of the conflict in a story.

• The rising action is the introduction of the main characters in a story.

• The rising action is the series of events that build up the conflict and tension in a story, leading to the climax.

What is the climax in a plot structure?

• The climax is the resolution of the conflict

• The climax is the same as the exposition

• The climax is the turning point in the plot where the conflict reaches its peak and the outcome becomes clear.

• The climax is the beginning of the story

What is the falling action in a plot structure?

• Climax of the story

• Introduction of new characters

• Setting and background information

• Resolution of conflicts and complications

What is the resolution in a plot structure?

• Conflict

• Introduction

• Climax

• Resolution

Identify the exposition in the following short story.

• The resolution of the story where the conflict is resolved

• The middle of the story where the plot thickens

• The climax of the story where the tension is at its highest

• The beginning of the story where the characters, setting, and main conflict are introduced.

Identify the rising action in the following short story.

• The resolution is the part of the plot structure that leads to the climax.

• The falling action is the part of the plot structure that leads to the climax.

• The exposition is the part of the plot structure that leads to the climax.

• The rising action is the part of the plot structure that leads to the climax.

Identify the climax in the following short story.

• When the protagonist decides what to have for breakfast

• When the protagonist wakes up in the morning

• When the protagonist confronts the antagonist in a final showdown

• When the protagonist meets a new friend

Identify the falling action in the following short story.

• The falling action occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution of the story.

• The falling action is the introduction of the main characters in the story.

• The falling action is the most intense and exciting part of the story.

• The rising action occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution of the story.

Identify the resolution in the following short story.

• The resolution is the part of the story where the main conflict escalates

• The resolution is the part of the story where the main conflict is resolved and loose ends are tied up.

• The resolution is the part of the story where the main conflict is ignored

• The resolution is the part of the story where the main conflict is introduced