Story Elements
What are Characters?
The actors/players in the story.
What is Exposition?
The background information of a story.
According to the plot diagram on the board, letter A represents . . .
Exposition
The following quote best represents which plot element?
Mr. Bueller asked if anyone knew French. Victor raised his hand, wanting to impress Teresa. The teacher beamed and said, “Très bien. Parlez-vous français?” Victor didn’t know what to say.
Rising Action
What is Setting?
The time and place of where the story is happening.
What is Rising Action?
A series of incidents that create suspense, tension and interest in the story.
According to the plot diagram on the board, letter B represents . . .
Rising Action
The following quote best represents which plot element?
He raced to metal shop. After metal shop there was biology, and after biology a long sprint to the public library, where he checked out three French textbooks. He was going to like seventh grade.
Resolution
What is Conflict?
The problem in the story.
What is Climax?
Also known as the turning point, is the highest point of tension and drama.
According to the plot diagram on the board, letter C represents . . .
Climax
The following quote best represents which plot element?
Mr. Bueller looked at Victor, and Victor looked back. Oh please, don’t say anything, Victor pleaded with his eyes. I’ll wash your car, mow your lawn, walk your dog--anything! I'll be your best student, and I’ll clean your erasers after school.
Climax
What is Plot?
What the story is about.
What is Falling Action?
This happens after the climax and when the major problem of the story is solved.
According to the plot diagram on the board, letter D represents . . .
Falling Action
The following quote best represents which plot element?
Besides, Teresa, a girl he had liked since they were in catechism classes at Saint Theresa’s, was taking French, too. With any luck they would be in the same class. Teresa is going to be my girl this year, he promised himself as he left the gym full of students in their new fall clothes.
Exposition
What is Theme?
The meaning of the story.
What is Resolution?
This is the outcome of the story. How things end up or turn out for the characters.
According to the plot diagram on the board, letter E represents . . .
Resolution
The following quote best represents which plot element?
Mr. Bueller shuffled through the papers on his desk, He smiled and hummed as he sat down to work.
Falling Action