Plot Diagram: English Grade 10 Ms. Masy Tincher Click The Book to Move Forward! The Great Gatsby By F.Scott Fitzgerald
Parts of a Plot Diagram: Exposition Inciting Moment Rising Action Plot Climax Falling Action Resolution Review Question! Click a word on the plot diagram to learn more! Then, answer the review question!
Plot: The sequence of events or actions in a short story, novel, play, or narrative poem. Click on the book learn more!
The Great Gatsby: Nick moves to New York in search of the American Dream and finds himself witnessing the disillusions hidden in the people who live it. Click on the book to go to diagram!
Exposition: The author lays the groundwork for the story by revealing the: -Setting -Relationships between characters -Situations as it exists before conflict begins. Click on the book learn more!
Nick moves to New York in early 1920’s and visits his cousin Daisy and her husband Tom to have dinner. The Great Gatsby: Click on the book to go to diagram!
Inciting Moment: A moment in the story that interrupts the peace and balance of the situation. One or more of the characters comes into conflict with an outside force, himself, or another character. Click on the book learn more!
Nick learns about conflict between Daisy and Tom. Tom takes Nick to meet his mistress, Myrtle. The Great Gatsby: Click on the book to go to diagram!
Rising Action: Events that take place in the story and builds up to the critical moment in the story where the main conflicts is confronted. Click on the book learn more!
Nick is invited to a party hosted by his mysterious neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Later, Nick learns that Gatsby is secretly in love with Daisy. Nick then reunites them. The Great Gatsby: Click on the book to go to diagram!
Climax: This is the most critical moment in the story. Here is when the main conflict is at its highest point. Click on the book learn more!
Daisy tries to leave Tom for Gatsby. When Daisy drives home from the city, she accidently hits Myrtle, Tom’s Mistress. The Great Gatsby: Click on the book to go to diagram!
Falling Action: Events that occur after the climax and lead up to the closure and conclusion of the story. Click on the book learn more!
Gatsby and Daisy return from the drive. Gatsby waits out of sight for Daisy to signal her safety. The Great Gatsby: Click on the book to go to diagram!
Resolution: The problem set up in the inciting moment is unraveled. There is usually a revelation of meaning. Click on the book learn more!
The Great Gatsby: Gatsby is shot in pool by Myrtle’s vengeful husband while waiting for a call from Daisy. Daisy and Tom leave prier to the funeral. Nick leaves New York. Click on the book to go to diagram!
Question: In what part of the plot diagram does Daisy hit Myrtle with Gatsby’s car? The Resolution The Climax The Rising Action The Exposition A. B. C. D. Click the book to go back !
Sorry! That is not the right answer! The resolution is where Gatsby gets shot by Mrytle’s Husband. Try again! This time I am sure you’ll get it! Click on the book below to try again!
Correct!! That is the right answer!! The Climax was when Daisy hit Mrytle with Gatsby’s car! Click on the book to move forward!
Sorry! That is not the right answer! The Rising Action was when Nick meets Gatsby and learns about his love for Daisy. Try again! This time I am sure you’ll get it! Click on the book below to try again!
Sorry! That is not the right answer! The exposition is when you meet Nick and learn about his moving to New York. Try again! This time I am sure you’ll get it! Click on the book below to try again!
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