High School

Plot is a series of events in a story. Which of the following is the typical sequence of a plot?

A. Rising action, exposition, climax, denouement, falling action
B. Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, denouement
C. Denouement, rising action, climax, falling action, exposition
D. Rising action, exposition, denouement, climax, falling action

Answer :

Final answer:

The typical sequence of a plot includes exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and dénouement.

Explanation:

The sequence of a plot is:

Exposition: This introduces the setting and main characters and hints at the theme and possible conflicts.

Rising Action: A series of events that build up to the climax. It introduces secondary conflicts and creates tension in the story.

Climax: The peak of the action, the main showdown, and the central event toward which the story has been building.

Falling Action: Events that take place after the climax, showing the results of the climax and acting as a bridge between the climax and the dénouement.

Dénouement: The resolution or conclusion of the story, tying up loose ends and providing a sense of closure.