Plot Vocabulary

Front

What is plot?

Back

The structure and organization of a story, including the events that occur.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What are the main parts of a plot diagram?

Back

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.

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 exposition in a story?

Back

The beginning part of the plot where characters and setting are introduced.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is rising action?

Back

The part of the plot that builds tension and introduces conflicts leading to the climax.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point or most intense moment in the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is falling action?

Back

The part of the plot that follows the climax and leads to the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is resolution?

Back

The part of the plot that ties up loose ends and resolves the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Why is plot important in a story?

Back

It engages the reader and keeps them interested in the narrative.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does the term 'conflict' mean in a plot?

Back

The struggle between opposing forces that drives the story forward.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The main character in a story, often facing challenges or conflicts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9