Plot Diagram Review

Front

This usually occurs at the beginning of the story. Characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main problem of the story.

Back

Exposition

Front

The point of greatest interest or suspense.

Back

Climax

Front

The story comes to reasonable ending.

Back

Denouement/Resolution

Front

This part of the story begins to develop the conflicts. A building of suspense or interest occurs.

Back

Rising action

Front

The turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face-to-face with a conflict. Usually the main character will change in some way.

Back

Climax

Front

The series of events that tie up the loose ends of the story. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.

Back

Falling action

Front

The correct order of the plot diagram is...
Options:
1. Rising action, exposition, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement
2. Exposition, climax, rising action, falling action, resolution/denouement
3. Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement
4. Exposition, resolution/denouement, falling action, rising action, climax

Back

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement

Front

The plot is...

Back

A series of events that make up a story.

Front

Setting is fully explained

Back

Exposition

Front

Tension and suspense begins to grow

Back

Rising Action