Understanding Plot & the Plot Diagram

What is the main purpose of a plot diagram?

• To summarize the main events of a story

• To list the characters in a story

• To describe the setting of a story

• To analyze the themes of a story

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

A plot diagram is used to organize the events in a story. Fill in the blank: The climax of a story is the point where the _______.

• A) story begins

• B) conflict is introduced

• C) tension is highest

• D) story ends

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the definition of 'Plot' in a story?

• The setting of the story

• The sequence of events in a story

• The main character's thoughts

• The dialogue between characters.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

In the context of a story, the plot shows how characters respond to ______.

• settings

• conflicts

• dialogues

• themes

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the purpose of the Exposition in a plot diagram?

• To introduce the setting and characters

• To resolve the conflict

• To present the climax

• To develop the conflict through events.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

In a plot diagram, the ______ is the turning point where the main character faces the biggest challenge.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of the following is NOT a part of the plot diagram?

• Falling action

• Exposition

• Rising action

• Introduction

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Fill in the blank: The highest point of tension in a plot diagram is known as the ______.

• A) Exposition

• B) Climax

• C) Resolution

• D) Falling action

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What information does the exposition in the passage provide?

• The main conflict of the story

• The climax of the story

• The setting and character introduction

• The resolution of the story.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the rising action in the passage do?

• Introduces the setting

• Builds suspense by creating a problem

• Resolves the main conflict

• Ends the story.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3