Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
100
This is the introduction of background information about events, characters, and setting.
Exposition
100
This part of the plot builds tension and leads to the climax.
Rising action
100
This is the turning point or most intense moment of the story.
Climax
100
What is the the action that follows the climax?
Falling Action
100
Why is the resolution important?
a) It shows how the problem is solved and the story ends
b) It makes the story longer with extra details
c) It tells us about the characters at the beginning
d) It explains the setting of the story
It shows how the problem is solved and the story ends
200
This aspect of the exposition tells us where and when the story takes place.
Setting
200
This type of conflict happens inside a character’s mind, like when they struggle with a tough decision.
Internal Conflict
200
Why is the climax often called the “turning point” of the story?
a) Because it introduces the characters and setting
b) Because it shows the most exciting moment and changes how the story will end
c) Because it happens at the very end of the story
d) Because it adds extra details that don’t affect the plot
b) Because it shows the most exciting moment and changes how the story will end
200
True or False: Falling action is the most exciting part of the story.
False
200
Mary and Lisa decide they have learned their lesson and walk straight home without any stops from that day on. This part of the story is the:
Resolution
300
These people or beings are introduced during the exposition.
Characters
300
This type of conflict happens between a character and an outside force, like another person, nature, or society.
External conflict
300
In The Three Little Pigs, what is the climax?
a) The pigs build their houses
b) The wolf tries to blow down the brick house
c) The pigs play outside
d) The wolf walks away
b) The wolf tries to blow down the brick house
300
What comes first the climax or falling action?
Falling action
300
True or False: The resolution often shows what the characters learned.
True
400
What two key things must the exposition always establish?
Characters and Setting
400
Which best describes the rising action in a story?
a. The characters and setting are introduced.
b. The events that build the problem and lead to the climax.
c. The most exciting moment of the story.
d. The lesson or message the author wants you to learn.
b. The events that build the problem and lead to the climax.
400
True or False: The climax always comes at the very end of the story
False — it comes before the falling action and resolution.
400
During the falling action, these are resolved or settled, making way for the conclusion.
Conflict and/or problem
400
In the resolution, characters often learn a lesson that teaches the reader a :
Theme
500
True or False: The exposition usually includes the conflict.
True
500
True or False: Rising action happens after the climax.
False
500
Where on the plot diagram does climax appear?
500
What word would best describe the falling action of a story?
A) Beginning
B) Problem
C) Solution
D) Ending
C) Solution
500
Sam and his friends were playing soccer in the park when the ball rolled into a bush. They tried to reach it, but the thorns were too sharp. Sam didn’t give up. He carefully moved the branches aside and grabbed the ball. All the kids cheered. Sam felt proud for not giving up and learned that patience can help solve problems.
Identify the resolution of the story.