Analyzing Plot Structure

End of the story where loose ends are tied up

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Story Elements

• Climax

A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances.

• Conflict

• Setting

• Exposition

• Inciting Incident

A character or force in conflict with the main character

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Which of the following is a good way to remember what the EXPOSITION is?

• It REveals the solution

• It EXPOSES characters and setting

• It's the turning point you CLIMBED to

• It's the TITLE of the story

Which of the following is a good way to remember what the CLIMAX is?

• It REveals the solution

• It EXPOSES characters and setting

• It's the turning point you CLIMBED to

• It's the TITLE of the story

Which of the following describes FALLING ACTION?

• The characters try to solve the problem

• The problem is introduced

• The problem is solved

• The characters wrap up loose ends

Which of the following defines the Inciting Incident?

• The characters try to solve the problem

• The problem is introduced

• The problem is solved

• The characters wrap up loose ends

Which of the following is a good way to remember what the RESOLUTION is?

• It REveals the solution

• It EXPOSES characters and setting

• It's the turning point you CLIMBED to

• It's the TITLE of the story

Which of the following describes RISING ACTION?

• The characters try to solve the problem

• The problem is introduced

• The problem is solved

• The characters are introduced

Look over this comic strip. The next questions will ask you to identify the elements of plot structure in the strip.

• Ok, got it.

• Bet. Read it.

• Aight.

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