The Brave Little Toaster – Plot Diagram & Chronology Worksheet

Front

Exposition – Which choice correctly lists the main characters and setting introduced at the beginning?

Back

Mister Toussaint, Miz Rousseau, LOONY GOONY; in a futuristic apartment in a tall building

Front

Which event happens FIRST to start the rising action?

Back

The trashcan refuses to empty itself.

Front

What happens after Mister Toussaint discovers his fridge is mysteriously empty?

Back

He finds the pouch of LOONY GOONY energy drink inside.

Front

Which problem comes next in the rising action?

Back

The dishwasher refuses to wash LOONY GOONY.

Front

After the trashcan incident, what adds to the conflict?

Back

The microwave refuses to turn on to destroy LOONY GOONY.

Front

Which final rising action event leads directly to the climax?

Back

The toaster ignores LOONY GOONY’s threats while Mister Toussaint presses the lever.

Front

Climax – Which event is the turning point of the story?

Back

Mister Toussaint presses the toaster lever to destroy LOONY GOONY.

Front

What is the first event in the falling action?

Back

The fire department takes the melted toaster.

Front

What happens after Mister Toussaint unplugs the smart appliances?

Back

Mister Toussaint throws LOONY GOONY into the trash.

Front

Which event happens next in the falling action?

Back

The fire department damages the apartment walls, claiming to look for embers.