The Three Little Pigs - Plot Diagram

Front

What is the exposition?

Back

Mother Pig informs them they must leave home and build strong houses because of the big, bad wolf.

Front

Select an event that happens in the rising action: The big bad wolf blows down the house of straw and eats the first pig., The wolf comes down the chimney., The third pig lives happily ever after in her little brick house., This story does not have any rising action.

Back

The big bad wolf blows down the house of straw and eats the first pig.

Front

What is the climax in the story of the three little pigs?

Back

The big bad wolf gets frustrated and jumps down the chimney to get the third pig.

Front

What is another name for exposition?

Back

Introduction

Front

When does the rising action occur in a story?

Back

Before the climax/turning point

Front

What is the resolution?

Back

The big bad wolf's life ended, the little pig had him for dinner, and lived happily ever after.

Front

What genre is "The Three Little Pigs?"

Back

Classic or Traditional Literature

Front

What is the best theme or message from "The Three Little Pigs"?

Back

Doing something the right way pays off in the end.