Plot Diagram Review

Front

What is the purpose of the introduction in a short story? Options: To introduce the main characters, To create suspense, To reveal the climax, To provide the resolution

Back

To introduce the main characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is the inciting incident in a plot?

Back

The event that sets the rising action in motion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The point of highest interest

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the falling action in a plot?

Back

The period of time after the climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the resolution/denouement in a story?

Back

The final unraveling of the plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Which type of plot structure presents scenes or incidents that occurred prior to the opening scene of the story? Options: Flashback, Open-ended, Multiple Ending, Multiple Climax

Back

Flashback

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Which type of plot structure leaves the action somewhat unfinished?

Back

Open-ended

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Which type of plot structure gives way to a variety of possible endings? Options: Flashback, Open-ended, Multiple Ending, Multiple Climax

Back

Multiple Ending

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Which type of plot structure has several climaxes?

Back

Multiple Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

How many categories are there in a plot graph?

Back

5