Match each event from a story with the correct element of plot.
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
resolution
Mary spent the rest of the evening receiving wonderful gifts,
cutting the cake, and dancing to music with her friends.
Her family members told her how much they loved her.
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At school, Mary was disappointed when not one friend
remembered that it was her birthday. She felt like crying
and went to the park to be by herself for a while.
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It was Mary's 14th birthday, and she was very excited as she
got dressed to head out to school. She was surprised when no one
from her family wished her a happy birthday during breakfast.
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Mary knew that this was the best birthday that she had ever
experienced. She had the most amazing set of friends and family.
At the end of the day, Mary went to sleep with a big smile on her face.
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When she returned home, everything was very quiet and dark.
It confused Mary. She called out to her mother. All of a sudden
the lights blinked on and Mary's friends and family shouted "Surprise!"
Mary was shocked and delighted.
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Answers
Answer:
rising action is the correct order element of plot
Solution:
The following are the answers to the problem:
Exposition usually occurs at the beginning of the plot. Here, the exposition is the third event: It was Mary's 14th birthday...during breakfast.
Rising action describes the conflicts or increased tension experienced by the protagonist. Here, rising action is the second event: At school, Mary was disappointed...herself for a while.
Climax describes the most intense moment which provides the greatest tension. Here, the climax is the fourth event: When she returned home...shocked and delighted.
Falling action is the part that diminishes the tension. Here, the first statement describes falling action: Mary spent the rest of the evening... how much they loved her.
Resolution is the part that unravels and gives a clarification. Here, resolution is the fourth statement: Mary knew that this was the best...big smile on her face.