Exercise
Form 12: Analyzing Short Story Plot Maps
Examine short story plot maps to visualize key narrative stages. Practice mapping out plot elements from exposition to resolution.
Questions
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MultiChoice
What is a plot map (or plot diagram)?
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On a plot map, where does the inciting incident occur?
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Which section of a plot map occupies the longest portion of most stories?
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Where on a plot map would you place 'The main character learns a valuable life lesson'?
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If a plot map shows a sharp drop right after the peak, what does that drop represent?
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What information belongs in the exposition section of a plot map?
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How does mapping a story help a reader analyze plot structure?
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Where would 'The detective finds the missing key' belong if it increases suspense right before the climax?
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On a plot diagram, what does the highest point represent?
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If a story ends with a cliffhanger, what part of the traditional plot map is missing or modified?
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What event on a plot map starts the rising action climbing upward?
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Why do plot maps slope downward during falling action?