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Plot Structure

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following describes FALLING ACTION?

a)

The characters try to solve the problem

b)

The problem is introduced

c)

The problem is solved

d)

The characters wrap up loose ends

2.

Which of the following defines the Inciting Incident?

a)

The characters try to solve the problem

b)

The problem is introduced

c)

The problem is solved

d)

The characters wrap up loose ends

3.

Look over this comic strip. The next questions will ask you to identify the elements of plot structure in the strip.

a)

Ok, got it.

b)

Bet. Read it.

c)

Aight.

d)

はい

4.

The part of the story shown is the

a)

Rising action

b)

Inciting Incident

c)

Climax

d)

Exposition

5.

The part of the story shown is the

a)

Rising action

b)

Inciting Incident

c)

Climax

d)

Exposition

6.

The part of the story shown is the

a)

Rising action

b)

Inciting Incident

c)

Climax

d)

Exposition

7.

The part of the story shown is the

a)

Rising action

b)

Falling Action / Resolution

c)

Climax

d)

Exposition

8.

The part of the story shown is the

a)

Rising action

b)

Inciting Incident

c)

Climax

d)

Exposition

9.

Which list shows the elements of plot in the correct order? 

a)

exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution 

b)

exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution

c)

exposition, inciting incident/conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution 

d)

rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution

10.

Which element of plot structure is described as being the "spark" that gets the story started...when the problem is revealed?

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

inciting incident/conflict

d)

introduction

11.

The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________.

a)

action

b)

conflict 

c)

setting

d)

plot 

12.

Which part of the plot structure involves the highest point of tension in the story?

a)

A) Exposition

b)

B) Climax

c)

C) Rising Action

d)

D) Resolution

13.

In a typical plot structure, what follows the climax?

a)

A) Exposition

b)

B) Rising Action

c)

C) Falling Action

d)

D) Resolution

14.

What is the primary purpose of the exposition in a plot structure?

a)

A) To resolve the conflict

b)

B) To introduce characters and setting

c)

C) To present the climax

d)

D) To show the falling action

15.

Which element of plot structure is responsible for building suspense and developing the conflict?

a)

A) Exposition

b)

B) Rising Action

c)

C) Climax

d)

D) Resolution