Plot

Question 1

Plot

Answer 1

Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. Every plot is made up of a series of incidents that are related to one another.

Question 2

Exposition

Answer 2

This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict (main problem).

Question 3

Rising Action

Answer 3

This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.

Question 4

Climax

Answer 4

This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.

Question 5

Falling Action

Answer 5

All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.

Question 6

Resolution

Answer 6

The story comes to a reasonable ending.