The Seven Basic Plot Structures

The first part of the story is called...

• the exposition

• the climax

• the end

The end of the story is called

• the resolution

• the introduction

• the middle

The events in a story that lead up to the climax...

• the introduction

• the rising action

• the falling action

What do we call the events that take place after the climax in the story...

• the rising action

• the falling action

• the resolution

When is the setting, characters, and conflict introduced in the story?

• During the exposition

• During the resolution

• During the climax

The climax of the story is also the...

• turning point of the story

• the funniest part of the story

• the tragedy of the story

How many basic plot structures are there?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Alice in Wonderland is ....

• a quest

• a tragedy

• a comedy

• a voyage and return

What are among the 7 basic plot structures (check all that applies)

• rags to riches

• rebirth

• tragedy

• overcoming the monster

Doctor Strange is an example of the ... plot structure.

• overcoming the monster (He overcame Dormammu.)

• rebirth (He evolved from a self-conceited individual to someone brave and generous.)

• a voyage and return (He returned to the normal realm in the end.)

• a tragedy (He lost his surgical ability after the accident.)