Non-Linear Plot Development

The beginning of the story that introduces conflict, characters, and setting is known as...

• Setting

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Exposition

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TEKS.ELA.8.8A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2L

A type of plot that serves to support the main plot. It is usually used to reinforce a theme or for character development.

• Parallel plot

• Non-linear plot

• Linear plot

• Subplot

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TEKS.ELA.8.7C

TEKS.ELA.E1.6C

TEKS.ELA.E2.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6D

TEKS.ELA.E4.7C

When a story has two or more independent plots that eventually merge into one main plot.

• Nonlinear plot

• Subplot

• Parallel plot

• Linear plot

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TEKS.ELA.7.7C

TEKS.ELA.8.7C

TEKS.ELA.E2.6C

TEKS.ELA.E3.6D

TEKS.ELA.E4.7C

The problem in the story is known as...

• Conflict

• Climax

• Foreshadowing

• Setting

A plot mechanic in which a past event interrupts the present moment.

• Flashforward

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Unreliable narrator

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TEKS.ELA.8.7C

TEKS.ELA.E2.6A

TEKS.ELA.E3.6C

TEKS.ELA.E4.6D

TEKS.ELA.E4.7C

A plot that creates mystery by breaking the rules of a typical plot. This kind of plot might use flashbacks, flashforwards, or unreliable narrators.

• Subplot

• Linear plot

• Nonlinear plot

• Parallel plot

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TEKS.ELA.7.7C

TEKS.ELA.8.7C

TEKS.ELA.E1.6C

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.7C

The end of the story where the conflict is resolved is known as...

• Resolution

• Setting

• Falling action

• Conflict

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TEKS.ELA.8.8A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2L

Hints or clues that indicate what may happen later in the story is known as...

• Plot

• Foreshadow

• Protagonist

• Exposition

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TEKS.ELA.7.7C

TEKS.ELA.8.7C

TEKS.ELA.E2.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.7C

The turning point or the point of greatest suspense or action is known as...

• Rising action

• Resolution

• Exposition

• Climax

The main events before the climax are known as...

• Falling action

• Resolution

• Exposition

• Rising action