Plot - Elements of Plot Practice

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

• resolution

• falling action

• climax

• exposition

• rising action

What is the setting of our story? (select all that apply)

• Outside Sully's home

• In the city

• At night

• In the suburbs

Which of the following is the definition of exposition? 

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

• 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.

What is the definition of 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.

• A struggle between opposing forces.

• The meaning or moral of the story

What is the main conflict happening in the story?

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

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

• Mike got a new car. 

What is the definition of rising action? 

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

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

What is the definition of climax? 

• 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.

• A struggle between opposing forces.

What is the definition of falling action? 

• The meaning or moral of the story

• 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.

• establishes the setting

  introduces the characters

  gives the reader important background information

What are the 3 types of EXTERNAL conflict that occur in a story? (select all that apply)

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. animals

What is the definition of resolution? 

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

• 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.