Elements of Plot Flashcard - The Escape by J.B. Stamper

Front

What was the setting? Options: Prison, Solitary, The tunnel, The sewer

Back

Prison

Front

What was the introductory event (the event in the exposition)?

Back

Boris was being taken to solitary.

Front

Do flashbacks happen in chronological order?

Back

No.

Front

chronos

Back

time

Front

Put these items in chronological order: Boris removes the rock Boris realizes there is no escape. Boris has a nightmare. Boris realizes he can't go back. Boris is being taken to solitary.

Back

1. Boris is being taken to solitary. 2. Boris has a nightmare. 3. Boris removes the rock. 4. Boris realizes he can't go back. 5. Boris realizes there is no escape.

Front

What is the conflict that we find in the exposition?

Back

Boris is in prison but doesn't want to be.

Front

Label the Plot Pyramid: Exposition, Rising-Action, Climax, Falling-Action, Resolution

Back

1. Exposition
2. Rising-Action
3. Climax
4. Falling-Action
5. Resolution

Front

What was the climax?

Back

Boris reaches the end of the tunnel.

Front

What was the falling-action?
Options:
1. Boris realizes there isn't a way out.
2. Boris will be eaten alive by the rats.
3. Boris reaches the end of the tunnel.
4. Boris hits his head on the sewage grate (metal bars)

Back

Boris realizes there isn't a way out.

Front

What was the resolution?

Back

Boris will be eaten alive by the rats.