Reading Flashcards
(28 cards)
What are the five main components of a plot diagram?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
True or False: The exposition introduces the main characters and setting.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the turning point of the story.
Climax
What is the purpose of the rising action in a plot diagram?
To build tension and develop the conflict.
Which part of the plot diagram resolves the conflict?
Resolution
Multiple Choice: Which component follows the climax? A) Exposition B) Falling Action C) Rising Action
B) Falling Action
What is typically introduced during the exposition?
The main characters, setting, and initial conflict.
True or False: The falling action leads to the climax.
False
Fill in the blank: The ________ often includes complications that arise from the main conflict.
Rising Action
What is the climax often considered in terms of story structure?
The most intense or exciting point of the story.
Multiple Choice: What is the final part of the plot diagram? A) Climax B) Resolution C) Rising Action
B) Resolution
What happens during the falling action?
The story begins to wind down and the conflict starts to resolve.
True or False: The resolution may include a lesson or moral.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ builds suspense and develops character relationships.
Rising Action
What is meant by ‘conflict’ in a plot diagram?
The struggle or challenge faced by the characters.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the plot diagram includes the events leading up to the climax? A) Exposition B) Rising Action C) Resolution
B) Rising Action
What role does the exposition play in a story?
It sets the stage for the story by introducing characters and setting.
True or False: The climax is usually at the beginning of the story.
False
Fill in the blank: The ________ concludes the story and ties up loose ends.
Resolution
What is a common feature of the climax in most stories?
It is the point of highest emotional intensity.
Multiple Choice: What does the falling action lead to? A) New conflict B) Climax C) Resolution
C) Resolution
What is often the result of the conflict in the resolution?
The conflict is resolved, and characters may experience growth or change.
True or False: All stories must follow the exact plot diagram structure.
False
Fill in the blank: The ________ can include subplots and secondary conflicts.
Rising Action