Exploring the Elements of a Plot Diagram

What is the purpose of a plot diagram in storytelling?

• To outline the sequence of events

• To describe the setting

• To summarize the theme

• To list all characters

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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

Which of the following is NOT introduced during the exposition?

• Main conflict

• Setting

• Characters

• Resolution

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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

Why is the setting important in a story?

• It lists all characters

• It helps readers understand the time and place

• It introduces the main conflict

• It concludes the 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

What does the rising action in a plot diagram represent?

• The introduction of characters

• The setting of the story

• The sequence of events leading to the climax

• The resolution of the story

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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

How is rising action best depicted in a plot diagram?

• As a square

• As a straight line

• As a circle

• As a jagged line

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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 climax of a story?

• The introduction of the main conflict

• The turning point where the main conflict is addressed

• The resolution of all conflicts

• The introduction of characters

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What typically happens to the main character during the climax?

• They face the central conflict

• They are introduced

• They resolve all conflicts

• They describe the setting

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the purpose of the falling action in a story?

• To describe the setting

• To tie up loose ends

• To introduce new characters

• To introduce the main conflict

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the resolution of a story provide?

• An introduction to the characters

• A reasonable ending that fits the story

• A new conflict

• A description of the setting

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which parts of the plot diagram are considered the end of the story?

• Exposition and rising action

• Rising action and climax

• Climax and falling action

• Falling action and resolution

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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