Plot

Front

What is the exposition in a plot?

Back

The exposition is the part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Define conflict in a story.

Back

Conflict is the problem faced by the main character that drives the narrative.

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 the term 'setting' refer to in a story?

Back

The setting refers to the time and place in which the story occurs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How is plot defined?

Back

Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What occurs during the rising action of a plot?

Back

The rising action is where suspense and tension build as the conflict develops.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

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 climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What follows the climax in a plot structure?

Back

The falling action follows the climax, where the story begins to resolve the conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the resolution in a plot?

Back

The resolution is the part of the plot where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What role do characters play in a plot?

Back

Characters are the individuals who participate in the action of the story and drive the plot forward.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing the central conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9