What is a plot diagram?(1 point)

Responses

a device that helps understand a story’s theme
a device that helps understand a story’s theme

the outline a writer makes before they begin writing
the outline a writer makes before they begin writing

a device that helps visualize a story’s plot structure
a device that helps visualize a story’s plot structure

the five elements of plot that stories usually include

What is an inciting incident?(1 point)
Responses

an event that serves as a turning point in the story
an event that serves as a turning point in the story

an event that introduces characters or setting
an event that introduces characters or setting

an event that introduces conflict during rising action
an event that introduces conflict during rising action

an event that serves as closure after falling action

What is one way stories with nonlinear plots are different from stories with linear plots?(1 point)
Responses

Stories with nonlinear plots can have main plots and subplots.
Stories with nonlinear plots can have main plots and subplots.

Stories with nonlinear plots use chronological order to show events as they happen.
Stories with nonlinear plots use chronological order to show events as they happen.

Stories with nonlinear plots can have more than one plot happening at the same time.
Stories with nonlinear plots can have more than one plot happening at the same time.

Stories with nonlinear plots interrupt the present timeline with flashbacks that show events from the past

Why do authors introduce parallel plots?(1 point)
Responses

to support a certain tone or mood
to support a certain tone or mood

to create mystery, tension, or surprise
to create mystery, tension, or surprise

to increase the length of a story
to increase the length of a story

to appeal to readers who enjoy different things

Why do authors introduce subplots?(1 point)
Responses

to create mystery, tension, or surprise
to create mystery, tension, or surprise

to appeal to readers who enjoy different things
to appeal to readers who enjoy different things

to support a certain tone or mood
to support a certain tone or mood

to increase the length of a story
to increase the length of a story

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1 answer

Here are the correct responses to your questions about literary concepts:

  1. What is a plot diagram?

    • Response: a device that helps visualize a story’s plot structure
  2. What is an inciting incident?

    • Response: an event that introduces conflict during rising action
  3. What is one way stories with nonlinear plots are different from stories with linear plots?

    • Response: Stories with nonlinear plots interrupt the present timeline with flashbacks that show events from the past
  4. Why do authors introduce parallel plots?

    • Response: to create mystery, tension, or surprise
  5. Why do authors introduce subplots?

    • Response: to create mystery, tension, or surprise

Feel free to ask if you need further clarification on any of these concepts!