ELA 9

Label the Plot Diagram

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b

c

d

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Rising Action

Exposition

Resolution

Climax

Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does resolution represent in a plot diagram?

• Part of the story where the main problem is resolved or “worked out.”

• The part of a literary plot that occurs after the climax has been reached and the conflict is working towards being resolved.

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 does climax represent in a plot diagram?

• Point in the story where the tension, excitement, or stakes reach the highest level.

• Part of the story where the main problem is resolved or “worked out.”

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does Falling Action represent in a plot diagram?

• A related series of incidents in a literary plot that build toward the point of greatest interest or climax.

• The part of a literary plot that occurs after the climax has been reached and the conflict is working towards being resolved.

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

What does Rising Action represent in a plot diagram?

• A related series of incidents in a literary plot that build toward the point of greatest interest or climax.

• Part of the story where the main problem is resolved or “worked out.”

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 does exposition represent in a plot diagram?

• A literary device that introduces key background information to the reader. The background information includes characters, setting, and time of when the story

• Part of the story where the main problem is resolved or “worked out.”

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is a protagonist?

• All of the above.

• The character whose fate matters the most.

• its main character, who has the sympathy and support of the audience

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an antagonist?

• The opposing character or force that the main character faces.

• A literary device that introduces key background information to the reader. The background information includes characters, setting, and time of when the story takes place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is symbolism?

• A literary device that uses symbols, be they words, people, marks, locations, or abstract ideas to represent something beyond the literal meaning.

• A literary device that introduces key background information to the reader. The background information includes characters, setting, and time of when the story takes place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is conflict in literature?

• A literary device characterized by a struggle between two opposing forces.

• A literary device that uses symbols, be they words, people, marks, locations, or abstract ideas to represent something beyond the literal meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3