Exposition
Where is the exposition usually located in the story?
At the beginning
The rising action comes after this part of the plot.
exposition
How many MAIN steps are there in a plot diagram?
6
What is the falling action?
When all of the action starts to come to an end.
Where is the resolution suppose to be located in the story?
At the end of the story.
What comes after the exposition on a plot diagram?
The rising action.
What is the purpose for the rising action?
To build suspense.
What are the two types of main characters?
protagonist & antagonist
What is the falling action in "The 3 Little Pigs"?
The Three Little Pigs have learned their lesson and they are helping their brother build more brick houses of their own.
What is the function of the resolution?
To end the story and wrap up any loose ends.
What does the exposition include?
the characters, setting, and conflict.
Rising action is often the ________ part of a story because it takes the most amount of time.
longest
What happens at the climax of a story?
The turning point of the story. The most exciting part.
How many steps on the plot diagram are before falling action? Name them.
Three. Climax, Rising Action, Exposition.
When the characters learn the lesson in the resolution, what does that help the reader figure out at the end?
What does setting mean?
time and place
How does an antagonist’s role usually change during the rising action?
They become stronger, more threatening, generally worse
What is the difference between the protagonist and antagonist?
Protagonist is the good guy, hero, etc.
Antagonist is the bag guy, villain, etc.
What do characters usually do during the falling action?
Figure out a way to solve the problem.
What is the part of plot we cannot learn until AFTER the resolution called and what is its purpose?
Theme- the lesson the author wants us to learn after reading the story
As part of the exposition in a plot diagram, what does conflict mean?
The conflict is the big problem the main character faces.
What is the rising action in "The 3 Little Pigs"?
The pigs leave home and make houses using different materials like straw, sticks, and bricks. The Big Bad Wolf finds the 1st pig and 2nd pig and blows their houses down.
The names of all of the steps that are in the plot diagram in order, INCLUDING all the smaller parts (13 total)
Exposition, characters, protagonist, antagonist, setting, time, place, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, & theme!
How can authors use the falling action to set up a sequel?
they leave hints of unresolved conflicts or introduce a new question/problem
What is the resolution in "The Three Little Pigs"?
The pigs eat the wolf and live happily ever after.