Plot Influence

Imagine a story about a young woman who is trying to decide if she will leave her parents, her little brothers, and her home in order to move to the big city, where she believes she will have a chance to realize her dream of becoming a famous actor. Which setting would be best for the plot of the story?

• New York City and a family that is highly supportive of their daughter's dream of becoming an actor.

• A village that features a traditional family that opposes their daughter's values and dislikes the theater and big city life.

• A university setting that features a family that wants their daughter to pursue a teaching career.

• A science-fiction setting that features a Martian family that has never heard of the theater, movies, or the big city.

Which of the following plot elements directly influence the resolution of the story?

• climax

• exposition

• rising/falling action

• resolution

• all of the above

How does the story's setting influence it's plot

• A

• B

• C

• D

HOW DOES THE STORY'S SETTING INFLUENCE THE PLOT

• A

• B

• C

• D

How does the setting influence the plot of a story? How is influence being used in this sentence?

• beginning

• determine

• effect

• apply

All of these are part of "plot" except

• setting

• conflict

• rising action

• figurative language

How does the setting advance the plot? What is this question asking you to do?

• To choose the answer choice that explains how the conflict is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

• To choose the answer that shows how the character's actions are causing the plot of the story to move forward.

• To choose the answer choice that shows how the mood is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

• To choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

How does the setting influence the plot of a story?
How is influence being used in this sentence?

• beginning

• effect

• determine

• apply

mark on a chart or the main events of a narrative

• data

• explain

• details

• plot

Which of the following best describes how a setting can influence a plot?

• A) By determining the mood and atmosphere of the story.

• B) By providing a backdrop for character development.

• C) By dictating the time period and cultural context.

• D) All of the above.