3.02 Plot Structure

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Plot Structure Review

Identify the component of plot structure when given its description.

1. The opening of a play
   
   1. Exposition
   2. Climax
   3. Rising Action
   4. Resolution
   
   Answer: A. Exposition



2. The event that directly involves the protagonist in the main story
   
   1. Exposition
   2. Climax
   3. Rising Action
   4. Inciting Incident
   
   Answer: D. Inciting Incident



3. Series of events that relate directly to advancing the main story
   
   1. Climax
   2. Rising Action
   3. Inciting Incident
   4. Falling Action
   
   Answer: B. Rising Action



4. The turning point of the story
   
   1. Resolution
   2. Exposition
   3. Climax
   4. Falling Action
   
   Answer: C. Climax



5. The series of events that occur after the climax
   
   1. Falling Action
   2. Resolution
   3. Exposition
   4. Rising Action
   
   Answer: A. Falling Action



6. The end of the story
   
   1. Exposition
   2. Resolution
   3. Falling Action
   4. Climax
   
   Answer: B. Resolution

You have shown mastery of plot structure! You are now ready to do one on your own!