Understanding Plot Structure Elements

What is the primary purpose of the inciting incident in a plot structure?

• To introduce the main characters

• To set the story in motion by creating a conflict or problem

• To provide background information

• To resolve the main conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes the climax of a story?

• The introduction of the main characters

• The turning point where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity

• The resolution of the story

• The background information provided at the beginning

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the resolution function in a plot structure?

• It introduces the setting and characters

• It presents the main conflict

• It ties up loose ends and concludes the story

• It builds suspense and tension

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Identify the plot element that typically occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution.

• Exposition

• Rising action

• Falling action

• Inciting incident

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Analyze the role of the inciting incident in a story. Why is it crucial for the plot?

• It provides a satisfying conclusion

• It introduces the main characters

• It disrupts the status quo and propels the narrative forward

• It describes the setting in detail

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Explain why the climax is considered the most exciting part of a story.

• It is where the story begins

• It is where the main conflict is introduced

• It is where the protagonist faces the greatest challenge

• It is where the story ends

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Compare the plot structures of a linear narrative and a non-linear narrative. Which element is most likely to differ?

• Climax

• Resolution

• Sequence of events

• Inciting incident

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which plot element is most responsible for building tension and suspense before the climax?

• Exposition

• Rising action

• Falling action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

In a story, what is the effect of a well-crafted inciting incident on the audience?

• It confuses the audience

• It engages the audience by creating interest and anticipation

• It provides closure to the audience

• It introduces the setting to the audience

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the main difference between the climax and the resolution in a plot structure?

• The climax introduces the characters, while the resolution introduces the setting

• The climax resolves the conflict, while the resolution introduces the conflict

• The climax is the turning point, while the resolution concludes the story

• The climax provides background information, while the resolution builds tension

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5