Understanding Plot Elements in Stories

Which plot element introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Rising Action

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the turning point of the story, often the most exciting part?

• Falling Action

• Climax

• Exposition

• Setting

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which plot element comes after the climax and shows the results of the main event?

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the final part of the story where the conflict is resolved?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

• Rising Action

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which plot element builds suspense and develops the conflict?

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Setting

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What do we call the time and place in which a story occurs?

• Plot

• Setting

• Theme

• Conflict

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which of the following best describes "conflict" in a story?

• The lesson learned

• The struggle between opposing forces

• The order of events

• The location of the story

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the sequence of events that make up a story called?

• Plot

• Theme

• Setting

• Character

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which plot element is usually found at the very beginning of a story?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Falling Action

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the main message or lesson of a story called?

• Theme

• Plot

• Setting

• Climax

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3