Stages of Plot
This introduces a story's setting and characters.
What is the exposition?
Susan's height had people asking if she played basketball.
What are looks?
She had the first successful brain transplant.
Who is Alice?
a feeling of anxiety or worry
What is disquiet?
“Do you know what you would do” asked the guide, “if you came face-to-face with a big bear?”
What is a comma?
A story's moment of greatest interest
What is the climax?
The robber watched the bank for days.
What are actions?
Her guilt prompted her to bake a cake.
Who is Alice's mother?
a facial expression of pain or disgust
What is a grimace?
The clerk smiled up at Luis. Can I help you?
What are quotation marks?
This is where the conflict is presented and developed.
What is the rising action?
When Jane walked down the hall, people turned their heads.
What is effect on others?
Her brain was damaged but has a perfect body.
Who is Gail?
To understand, know, or become aware of
What is to perceive?
"Will you sing 'America the Beautiful' at the assembly" Chad asked.
What is a question mark?
This brings the story to a close.
What is the resolution?
"Yo, I can't go tonight. I have to study for the test."
What is speech?
She teases her sister about the way she now acts and looks.
Who is Jenny?
To explain in greater detail
What is elaborate?
“I’m going for my yearly checkup today,” said Gina
What is a period?
Where the characters deal with the results of the story's turning point
What is the falling action?
Shelia's mind raced. I have to get home before Mom and Dad.
What are thoughts?
At the end of the story, this character knows his daughter is gone.
Who is Mr. Jarred?
Polite behavior
What is courtesy?
"This test is too hard" shouted Faith.
What is an exclamation point?