Plot Structure

What is the definition of climax? 

• the turning point of the story

• the struggle between two characters

• the beginning of the story

• the point when the conflict is resolved

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________.

• action

• conflict 

• setting

• plot 

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?

• resolution

• rising action

• falling action

• exposition

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which element of plot structure is described as being the "spark" that gets the story started...when the problem is revealed?

• exposition

• rising action

• inciting incident/conflict

• introduction

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The exposition 

• happens at the beginning of a story

• happens at the middle of a story

• happens at the end of a story

• is another name for climax

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The climax of a story  

• is the introduction of a story

• is the turning point of a story

• the
  takes place in the middle of a story 

• takes place at the end of a storyh

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Characters and setting are introduced. Reveals or sets the stage for the conflict

• rising action

• exposition

• climax

• resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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

• climax

• rising action

• falling action

• resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Turning point in story; moment of greatest suspense; conflict at most intense or dramatic moment

• rising action

• resolution

• falling action

• climax

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the inciting incident of "User Friendly"?

• Kevin's room, where the computer was set up.

• When the computer/Louise asks for a voice module, and seems to take on a voice.

• When Louis "takes care" of Ginny and her family.

• When Kevin and his dad read Louise's love note.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4