Plot Structure

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the turning point in a story, where the conflict reaches its most intense or dramatic moment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is rising action?

Back

Rising action is the part of the plot where character development and events create suspense 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

What does conflict mean in a story?

Back

Conflict refers to the problem or challenge that the characters face in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the resolution in a plot?

Back

Resolution is the part of the plot where loose ends are tied up and the story comes to a conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is exposition in a narrative?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is falling action?

Back

Falling action is the part of the plot that follows the climax and leads 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 a plot?

Back

A plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, 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 character in a story?

Back

A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What is setting in a narrative?

Back

Setting refers to the time and place where the events of a story occur.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the central idea or message that the author conveys through the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2