Plot Diagram

Front

What is the definition of plot?

Back

The sequence of events in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Which part of the story follows the climax and begins to resolve the conflict?

Back

Falling action.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What part of the story is represented by rising action?

Back

The events that lead up to the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Front

What part of the story is represented by resolution?

Back

The conclusion where conflicts are resolved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What is exposition in a story?

Back

The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

Front

What is the purpose of rising action?

Back

To build tension and develop the conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Front

What occurs during the falling action?

Back

Events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What is the definition of conflict in a story?

Back

The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3