Plot Elements Review Game

event that sets the main character on a journey, puts the story in motion, this is where the plot begins

• inciting incident

• climax

• rising action

the turning point of the story, creates change in the characters

• inciting incident

• climax

• resolution

The lifelong friends walked into the room to hear the crashing of pins and the banging of the balls rolling down the lanes. The bowling alley was full of deafening sounds from the arcade and blaring music. Everyone was in the best mood.

What part of plot is described above?

• exposition

• climax

• rising action

When Debbie opened the refrigerator, she was in shock. It was empty! She had just gone to the market two days ago.

What part of the plot is described above?

• inciting incident

• rising action

• resolution

The boys stood starting at the broken glass in shock. They could barely hear their own thoughts over the sound of the car alarm blaring. A baseball could be seen in the seat of the car. Just when Mark looked up, he saw a man who was clearly upset heading their way. What part of the plot is described above?

• falling action

• resolution

• climax

"There it is! I can see the tent and the remnants of last night's fire from here! Hooray!" the camper cheered. After being lost for nearly an hour, the campers had finally found their way back to their campsite.

• resolution

• climax

• inciting incident

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• climax

• rising action

• falling action

• resolution

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• climax

• exposition

• falling action

• resolution

The portion of the story where the conflict decreases

• exposition

• rising action

• setting

• falling action