Plot Structure

The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 

• action
• conflict 
• setting
• plot 

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the definition of climax? 

• the point in the story of greatest tension; the turning point

• the struggle between two characters
• the beginning of the story
• the point when the conflict is resolved

Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.

• characters, setting
• characters, falling action 
• climax, conflict 
• conflict, resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The exposition 

• happens at the beginning of a story
• happens at the middle of a story
• happens at the end of a story
• is another name for climax

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• climax
• rising action
• falling action
• resolution

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• exposition
• rising action
• falling action
• resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which plot structure was "The Tell-Tale Heart" since it followed a chronological order?

• linear plot

• non-linear plot

Which plot structure features flash backs and flash forwards?

In other words, the events occur at different points in time.

• linear plot

• non-linear plot

"Sorry, Wrong Number" is an example of what plot structure? Select all that apply.

• linear plot

• non-linear plot

• parallel plot

What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?

• resolution
• rising action
• falling action
• exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9