Name That Plot Stage
What is the part of the story that introduces the setting, characters, and basic situation?
Exposition
Friendship — is this a theme or a topic?
Topic
What is the climax in “The Three Little Pigs”?
The wolf tries to blow down the brick house and fails
Why do authors include a theme in a story?
To share a message or lesson with readers
What plot stage comes right before the climax?
Rising Action
Which plot stage contains events that build tension and lead to the climax?
Rising Action
Honesty is the best policy — is this a theme or a topic?
Theme
In “Cinderella,” which event is the climax?
The glass slipper fits Cinderella
Which theme fits The Boy Who Cried Wolf?
If you lie, people may not believe you when you tell the truth
Which plot stage happens after the falling action?
Resolution
Which stage ties up loose ends and shows the outcome of the conflict?
Resolution
Explain the difference between a theme and a topic.
Topic = subject, Theme = lesson/message about that subject
Why is the climax usually the most exciting or tense moment in a story?
Because it’s when the main conflict reaches its peak and the outcome becomes clear
Which theme fits The Lion and the Mouse?
Don't judge someone based on their appearance.
Arrange these in the correct order: Resolution, Exposition, Climax, Rising Action, Falling Action.
Exposition → Rising Action → Climax → Falling Action → Resolution
What do we call the events that happen after the climax as the story heads toward the resolution?
Falling Action
Identify the theme: “Working hard for something makes the reward more meaningful.”
Hard work pays off
Identify the climax: “The hero finally unlocks the vault just before the bomb timer reaches zero
Opening the vault to stop the bomb
Why is it important not to mention character names or specific plot details when writing a theme?
Because themes should be universal and apply to many situations, not just one story
True or False: A story can have more than one climax.
False — though it can have multiple high points, there’s usually one main turning point
This is the turning point of the story, often the moment of greatest suspense.
Climax
Identify the theme: “When people work together, they can overcome even the toughest challenges.”
Teamwork leads to success
How can you tell the difference between the climax and the falling action in a story?
The climax is the moment the main conflict is decided; the falling action shows the results of that decision
Why should a theme be written as a complete sentence instead of just one word
Because a theme is a full idea or message, not just a topic
A story begins with a problem, tension rises, the problem reaches its peak, and then the tension falls. What is this sequence called?
Plot structure / plot diagram