Plot Terms

plot

• sequence of events in a story

• central idea of a work of literature; the message in a story; the lesson learned

• a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen

• problems that arise in the main character's struggle

complications

• sequence of events in a story

• central idea of a work of literature; the message in a story; the lesson learned

• a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen

• problems that arise in the main character's struggle

problem

• two or more things occurring at the same time by chance

• basic situation; conflict; complication

• central idea of a work of literature; the message in a story; the lesson learned

• sequence of events in a story

The series of events that make up the story.

• Plot

• Conflict

• Theme

• Point of View

Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order?

• exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution

• exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

• exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution

• rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution

The problems faced by the main character is developed during the ______________.

• Exposition

• Progressive Complications

• Falling Action

• Resolution

The problem faced by the main character is developed during the ______________.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Resolution

The rising action of the plot...

• is the series of events that help the reader understand the conflict.

• show how the problem is resolved.

• show a change in the main character.

• is the theme.

Where we meet the Antagonist.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Resolution

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

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Climax

• Falling Action