Elements of Plot Practice

Before we get started, which of the following is the first part of the plot diagram? 

• rising action

• resolution

• exposition

• climax

• falling action

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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

What is the setting of our story? 

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is the definition of exposition? 

• establishes the setting

  introduces the characters

  gives the reader important background information

• The people, animals, or imaginary creatures who take part in the action of the story.

• A struggle between opposing forces.

• The turning point or point of greatest interest. The outcome of the story becomes clear.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the definition of conflict? 

• The turning point or point of greatest interest. The outcome of the story becomes clear.

• A struggle between opposing forces.

• The problem may be solved or changed and the story ends.

• The meaning or moral of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the main conflict happening in the story?

• Sully isn't a good friend because he doesn't fix the car. 

• Mike got a new car. 

• Mike's car is too complicated and the gadgets are messing up. 

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the definition of rising action? 

• The time and place of the action

  The time may be past, present, or future

  The place may be real or imaginary.

• The turning point or point of greatest interest. The outcome of the story becomes clear.

• The problem may be solved or changed and the story ends.

• The events in a story that move the plot forward. Involves the conflict and builds toward the climax.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the definition of climax? 

• A struggle between opposing forces.

• The series of events in a story that center around a conflict.

• The turning point or point of greatest interest. The outcome of the story becomes clear.

• The problem may be solved or changed and the story ends.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the definition of falling action? 

• establishes the setting

  introduces the characters

  gives the reader important background information

• A time when conflicts are resolved and any loose ends are tied up.

• The turning point or point of greatest interest. The outcome of the story becomes clear.

• The meaning or moral of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the theme or lesson we can learn from this story? 

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the definition of resolution? 

• A struggle between opposing forces.

• A time when conflicts are resolved and any loose ends are tied up.

• The series of events in a story that center around a conflict.

• The problem may be solved or changed and the story ends.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9