Parts of Plot

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Define the setting of a story.

Back

The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs, providing context for the events and characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the resolution in a plot?

Back

The resolution is the part of the story where the conflicts are resolved, and the story comes to a close.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does conflict refer to in a narrative?

Back

Conflict refers to a struggle between two or more opposing forces, which drives the plot and character development.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What are the main parts of a plot structure?

Back

The main parts of a plot structure typically include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

Back

The exposition introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation, providing the background information needed to understand the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

How does rising action contribute to a story?

Back

Rising action builds tension and develops the conflict through a series of events that lead up to the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is falling action in a plot?

Back

Falling action occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution, showing the consequences of the climax and how conflicts begin to resolve.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Can a story have multiple conflicts?

Back

Yes, a story can have multiple conflicts, including internal (within a character) and external (between characters or forces) conflicts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing the central conflict and undergoing significant change.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9