Plot Diagram

Finish this statement.

The sequence of events that make up a story is called the ___.

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The most exciting or intense part of the story (plot) where the main character (protagonist) deals with the conflict and is usually a turning point is the ___.

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The main part of the story where suspense builds as complications are added when the main character tries to deal with the main conflict is the ___.

The specific event that introduces the main conflict and sets the story in motion is the ___.

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The part of the plot that gives the background information (setting, characters, basic plot, and main conflict) is the ___.

What is the purpose of the falling action?

Complete the following sentence.

The ending of a plot where all problems have been solved and the story's outcome is revealed is called the ___.

Which part of the plot diagram is this?

Pig #1 builds a house of straw.  Pig #2 builds a house of sticks. Pig #3 builds a house of bricks. Big Bad Wolf blows the straw house down.  Pig #1 escapes to Pig #2’s house. Big Bad Wolf blows the stick house down. Pigs #1 and 2 escape to Pig #3’s house. Big Bad Wolf tries several times, but he can’t blow down the brick house.

Which part of the plot diagram is this?

Three little pigs leave home to find adventure in the big world.

Which part of the plot diagram is this?

The Big Bad Wolf is so scared of the 3 Pigs that he runs off in the woods never to be seen again. The 3 little pigs live happily ever after.

Which part of the plot diagram is this?

The pigs come across a beautiful clearing they think will be a perfect spot to build their homes.

Which part of the plot diagram is this?

The wolf falls into the pot of boiling soup.

Which part of the plot diagram is this?

Wolf climbs up to the roof to sneak down the chimney to get the pigs.