Plot

Front

What is the rising action in a story?

Back

The rising action is the part of the story where the conflict develops and suspense builds, leading up to the climax.

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 is the falling action in a story?

Back

The falling action is the part of the story that occurs after the climax, where the conflict begins to resolve and leads to the resolution.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the resolution in a story?

Back

The resolution is the part of the story where the conflicts are resolved, and the story concludes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is exposition in a story?

Back

Exposition is the introduction of the story, where characters, setting, and background information are presented.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

How does the rising action contribute to a story?

Back

The rising action builds tension and develops the plot, engaging the reader and leading to the climax.

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 does the climax play in a narrative?

Back

The climax serves as the pivotal moment in the story, determining the outcome of the conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What happens during the falling action?

Back

During the falling action, the story begins to wrap up, and the consequences of the climax are explored.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Why is the resolution important in a story?

Back

The resolution provides closure to the story, resolving any remaining conflicts and tying up loose ends.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the difference between rising action and falling action?

Back

Rising action builds tension and develops the conflict, while falling action resolves the conflict and leads to the conclusion.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5