Plot Elements

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the turning point of a 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 information is typically found in the exposition of a story?

Back

The exposition provides details about where and when the story takes place, along with the names and descriptions of the characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What occurs right after the climax in a story?

Back

The falling action occurs right after the climax, leading towards the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What part of the plot graph is the climax?

Back

The climax is the peak of the plot graph, representing the most exciting part of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What does the rising action in a story represent?

Back

The rising action includes events that build tension and develop the conflict leading up to the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

Define 'resolution' in the context of a story.

Back

The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the purpose of the falling action in a story?

Back

The falling action serves to wrap up the story after the climax, leading to the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is the difference between exposition and climax?

Back

Exposition introduces the setting and characters, while the climax is the turning point of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is a plot graph?

Back

A plot graph visually represents the structure of a story, showing the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is a conflict in a story?

Back

Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot and creates tension.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9