Plot Diagram & Characteristics

The introduction of the story where characters, setting (time and place), and the basic situation are established.

• Resolution

• Falling Action

• Exposition

• Rising Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

A series of events and conflicts that build tension and lead up to the climax.

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Exposition

• Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The turning point of the story, often the moment of greatest tension or the highest point of interest.

• Climax

• Resolution

• Rising Action

• Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The events that follow the climax and begin to resolve the story's conflicts.

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Climax

• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The conclusion of the story where the conflicts are resolved and the story is brought to a satisfying end.

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The sequence of events that make up the storyline.

• Plot

• Setting

• Climax

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The time and place where the story occurs.

• Setting

• Theme

• Plot

• Characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The individuals who drive the story forward through their actions and dialogue.

• Setting

• Conflict

• Characters

• Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The central idea or message the author wants to convey.

• Plot

• Conflict

• Theme

• Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The perspective from which the story is told.

• Plot

• Falling Action

• Point of View

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3