Question

a. directions: answer the following questions.

1. what plot stage in a story introduces the conflict and tension?
2. at what plot stage is a storys conflict usually settled?
3. in which stage does the writer introduce characters and setting?
4. at what plot stage do the conflict and tension reach their highest point?

b. directions: read the passage. then, answer each question, giving the correct stage number.
(1) elisa loves biking in the country. eager for a more challenging route, she researches trails on the internet. “i’m going to try an expert trail tomorrow,” she tells her friend meg. “want to join?” (2) “no way! it’s supposed to rain all day,” meg warns her. elisa laughs. “i can handle a little rain!” she says. however, the morning brings menacing gray skies. determined to conquer the trail, elisa heads out on her bike anyway. as she winds up the steep incline, she thinks, you’ve got this! when she is halfway up the hill, a storm erupts, and the trails become slippery. (3) elisa’s front tire skids on wet leaves. she is thrown from her bike, crying out in horror as it slides down the hillside and smashes into a tree. when elisa tries to go after the bike, she realizes she has twisted her ankle. “now i can’t even walk!” she moans. (4) luckily, a nearby park ranger spots the totaled bike and begins to search for the missing rider. after an hour in the cold rain, elisa finds herself warming up in the park office, her ankle elevated as she texts meg. (5) you’ll probably never go biking in the country again, meg says. i’ll be back on the trails as soon as this ankle heals! replies elisa. but maybe i’ll stay out of the rain next time.

1. which stage contains the exposition?
2. which stage contains the falling action?
3. which stage contains the rising action? explain.
4. which stage contains the resolution? explain.
5. which stage contains the climax? explain.

Explanation:

1. The rising - action stage in a story typically introduces the conflict and tension. It builds up the story's momentum.
2. The conflict in a story is usually settled in the resolution stage, where loose ends are tied up.
3. The writer introduces characters and setting in the exposition stage, which sets the scene for the story.
4. The conflict and tension reach their highest point in the climax stage.

For part B:

1. Exposition is the beginning that sets the scene. In the passage, (1) is the exposition as it introduces Elisa, her love for biking, and her plan for a new trail.
2. Falling - action occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution. (4) is the falling - action as the park ranger finds Elisa and she is taken to the park office.
3. Rising - action builds up the conflict. (2) and (3) are the rising - action. In (2), the rain threat is introduced and in (3), the accident happens due to the rain, increasing the conflict.
4. Resolution is where the story concludes. (5) is the resolution as Elisa and Meg discuss future biking plans and Elisa reflects on the experience.
5. Climax is the peak of the conflict. (3) is the climax as Elisa has the accident, which is the most intense moment of the story.

Answer:

A.

1. Rising - action
2. Resolution
3. Exposition
4. Climax

B.

1. (1)
2. (4)
3. (2) and (3); The rain threat and the subsequent accident build up the conflict.
4. (5); Elisa and Meg discuss future plans and Elisa reflects.
5. (3); Elisa has the accident, the most intense moment.