What Is Plot

To ____________ a plot, you examine the way events and actions in each stage increase or help to resolve the conflict.

• Analyze

• Infer

• Paraphrase

• Cite

• None of the above

The "Falling Action" in a story occurs when __________

• the story reaches a turning point and the conflict is resolved.

• we meet the characters in a story and find out what they want.

• the story reaches an ending that reveals the final outcome.

• characters try to solve the problem as complications are introduced.

• the effects of the climax become clear.

Name the following part of plot

1

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Name the following part of plot

2

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

At the _______ the conflict is resolved and the outcome of the plot usually becomes clear.

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Resolution

• Climax

• Subplot

What is the "Rising Action" of a story?

• When the story reaches a turning point at which the conflict is resolved.

• When the effects of the climax become clear.

• When the writer provides hints that suggest future events sin a story.

• When characters try to solve the problem as complications are introduced.

• The message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader.

Name the following part of plot

3

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Name the following part of plot

4

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Name the following part of plot

5

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

What is the primary function of a plot in a story?

• To describe the setting

• To develop the characters

• To organize the sequence of events

• To provide dialogue