Plot Elements Review

Climax

• the most intense or exciting part of the story

• events that add to the conflict

• events that solve the conflict

• how the conflict is solved

• the problem between characters

Rising Action

• the most intense or exciting part of the story

• events that add to the conflict

• events that solve the conflict

• how the conflict is solved

• the problem between characters

Resolution

• the most intense or exciting part of the story

• events that add to the conflict

• events that solve the conflict

• how the conflict is solved

• the problem between characters

Falling Action

• the most intense or exciting part of the story

• events that add to the conflict

• events that solve the conflict

• how the conflict is solved

• the problem between characters

Turning point in a story; moment of greatest suspense; problem at most intense or dramatic moment.

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Climax

• Falling Action

Turning point in a story; main character finds themselves in the middle of conflict. The reader is on the edge of their seat!

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Climax

• Falling Action

What is the climax of a story?

• The beginning of the story where characters are introduced

• The most exciting or intense part of the story, usually the turning point

• The resolution or outcome of the story

• A detailed description of the setting

Turning point in a story; moment of greatest suspense; problem at most intense or dramatic moment. It is the turning part of the story where the protagonist comes into contact with the main conflict and the story changes.

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Climax

• Falling Action

In a story, if the plot involves a character discovering a hidden family secret that changes their perspective on their identity, what is this an example of?

• Exposition

• Rising action

• Climax

• Resolution

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What plot elements are part of the expostion?

• conflict and theme

• setting and characters

• rising action and falling action

• conflict and resolution