Plot Structure

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

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.

• はい

The part of the story shown is the

• Rising action

• Inciting Incident

• Climax

• Exposition

The part of the story shown is the

• Rising action

• Inciting Incident

• Climax

• Exposition

The part of the story shown is the

• Rising action

• Inciting Incident

• Climax

• Exposition

The part of the story shown is the

• Rising action

• Falling Action / Resolution

• Climax

• Exposition

The part of the story shown is the

• Rising action

• Inciting Incident

• Climax

• Exposition

Which list shows the elements of plot in the correct order? 

• exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution 

• exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution

• exposition, inciting incident/conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution 

• rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution

Which element of plot structure is described as being the "spark" that gets the story started...when the problem is revealed?

• exposition

• rising action

• inciting incident/conflict

• introduction