Plot Points

Which of the following is the part of plot where there are plot points/events in the story that wind down from the climax/turning point to the resolution of the story?

• falling action

• rising action

Which description below best matches the monomyth plot point: Call to Adventure?

• Early in the story. The hero receives information, sometimes good, other times bad, and this information sends the hero on their journey.

• This is where we meet the hero. We know what they like and what they are unhappy with. The story has just begun.

• The hero, still in the known world, doesn't want to go on the adventure, but, finally they accept the call to adventure.

• Now the story has REALLY begun. The hero will have to overcome several small challenges. These challenges seem dangerous in the moment, but are rather small compared to the ultimate threat.

Which description below best matches the monomyth plot point: Crossing the Threshold?

• The hero needs one last thing to defeat the Shadow. The hero prepares to go get this last item, no matter the enemy.

• The hero leaves their known world into a world they never knew existed. Sometimes this is an actual new world/planet, but sometimes it's just a new reality.

• The hero, still in the known world, doesn't want to go on the adventure, but, finally they accept the call to adventure.

• Our hero needs help. At this point of the story your hero has met a new character who explains the rules of the new world and gives the hero equipment they will need to be successful.

Which description below best matches the monomyth plot point: Meeting the Mentor?

• Early in the story. The hero receives information, sometimes good, other times bad, and this information sends the hero on their journey.

• The hero leaves their known world into a world they never knew existed. Sometimes this is an actual new world/planet, but sometimes it's just a new reality.

• The hero, still in the known world, doesn't want to go on the adventure, but, finally they accept the call to adventure.

• Our hero needs help. At this point of the story your hero has met a new character who explains the rules of the new world and gives the hero equipment they will need to be successful.

Which description below best matches the monomyth plot point: Belly of the Whale?

• The hero, still in the known world, doesn't want to go on the adventure, but, finally they accept the call to adventure.

• The hero leaves their known world into a world they never knew existed. Sometimes this is an actual new world/planet, but sometimes it's just a new reality.

• After crossing into the new world, the hero still isn't sure they are the right person for the job. Eventually the hero realizes they ARE the hero and fully accept this role.

• Our hero needs help. At this point of the story your hero has met a new character who explains the rules of the new world and gives the hero equipment they will need to be successful.

Which description below best matches the monomyth plot point: Approaching the Innermost Cave?

• The hero needs one last thing to defeat the Shadow. The hero prepares to go get this last item, no matter the enemy.

• The hero is face to face with the second to last major challenge. A victory here means the hero will receive the item to defeat the Shadow.

• After crossing into the new world, the hero still isn't sure they are the right person for the job. Eventually the hero realizes they ARE the hero and fully accept this role.

• Your hero has defeated the Great Ordeal. Now they collect their reward. Next stop: Shadow

Which description below best matches the monomyth plot point: Facing the Great Ordeal?

• The hero needs one last thing to defeat the Shadow. The hero prepares to go get this last item, no matter the enemy.

• The hero is face to face with the second to last major challenge. A victory here means the hero will receive the item to defeat the Shadow.

• After crossing into the new world, the hero still isn't sure they are the right person for the job. Eventually the hero realizes they ARE the hero and fully accept this role.

• Your hero has defeated the Great Ordeal. Now they collect their reward. Next stop: Shadow

Which description below best matches the monomyth plot point: Resurrection?

• The hero has overcome a major challenge. At this point they are begin making BIG plans for after beating the Shadow and returning home.

• The hero is face to face with the second to last major challenge. A victory here means the hero will receive the item to defeat the Shadow.

• The hero is face to face with the Shadow, the most major threat, of the story. Here the hero either: dies and comes back to life, passes out and wakes back up, or trauma they were holding on to dies

• Your hero has defeated the Great Ordeal. Now they collect their reward. Next stop: Shadow

Which description below best matches the monomyth plot point: Introduction?

• Early in the story. The hero receives information, sometimes good, other times bad, and this information sends the hero on their journey.

• This is where we meet the hero. We know what they like and what they are unhappy with. The story has just begun.

• The hero, still in the known world, doesn't want to go on the adventure, but, finally they accept the call to adventure.

• Now the story has REALLY begun. The hero will have to overcome several small challenges. These challenges seem dangerous in the moment, but are rather small compared to the ultimate threat.

Which description below best matches the monomyth plot point: Refusal/Acceptance of the Call?

• Early in the story. The hero receives information, sometimes good, other times bad, and this information sends the hero on their journey.

• This is where we meet the hero. We know what they like and what they are unhappy with. The story has just begun.

• The hero, still in the known world, doesn't want to go on the adventure, but, finally they accept the call to adventure.

• Now the story has REALLY begun. The hero will have to overcome several small challenges. These challenges seem dangerous in the moment, but are rather small compared to the ultimate threat.