Recognizing: Plot & Characterization - A Review

Pick the term that matches this definition: a series of events that are all related to one another

• plot development

• character development

• dialogue development

• exposition

Label the five stages of plot development.

b

c

d

e

a

rising action

climax

falling action

resolution

exposition

The exposition introduces ​ (a)   ​ , ​ (b)   , and (c)   .

• characters
• setting
• conflict
• complications
• final outcome

The conflict of a story can also be called ________ or __________ . (Mark two choices)

• the problem
• the setting

• the resolution

• the goal

What is the inciting incident?

• It reveals the personality of the main character.

• It is the funniest part of the story.

• It is the most exciting part.

• It puts the action of the story in motion.

Circumstances that get ​ (a)   of a character ​ (b)   his/her problem make up the ​ (c)   of the story.

• in the way
• solving
• conflict

Which of these DO NOT make up the setting of a story?

• time

• mood

• goals

• place/location

What happens in the rising action? (Pick two)

• Actions or events that lead to the climax.

• The author introduces the main character.

• The character takes steps to solve the problem.

• The author introduces the setting.

What happens in the climax? (Pick two)

• Actions or events that lead to the climax.

• The most intense part of the story.

• The author introduces the antagonist.

• The turning point or point of no return.

What happens in the falling action? (Pick two)

• Actions or events that lead to the climax.

• The conflict starts to be resolved.

• The effects of the climax become clear.

• The antagonist dies.