📚 Part 1: Plot Structure Knowledge

1. Define "exposition" in your own words:

2. Define "rising action" in your own words:

3. Circle the correct answer: What is the main purpose of exposition in a story?

To create the climax of the story

To introduce characters, setting, and background information

To resolve all conflicts in the story

To end the story dramatically

🎭 Part 2: Romeo and Juliet Exposition

4. Check all events that belong to the exposition of Romeo and Juliet:

The ancient feud between the Montagues and Capulets

Romeo and Juliet's secret marriage

Introduction of Romeo as a lovesick young man

The Capulet ball invitation

Juliet's death scene

Introduction of Juliet and her family

5. Explain why the feud between the families is important exposition:

⬆️ Part 3: Rising Action Events

6. List three key events from the rising action of Romeo and Juliet:

7. Circle the event that marks the beginning of rising action:

The prologue explaining the family feud

Romeo and Juliet meeting at the Capulet ball

Juliet drinking the sleeping potion

The final death scene

8. How does the balcony scene contribute to rising action?

📊 Part 4: Create Your Plot Diagram

9. Draw and label a plot diagram for Romeo and Juliet. Include exposition and rising action events in the correct positions:

10. Match the events to their correct plot position:

1. Family feud introduced

2. Romeo meets Juliet

3. Balcony scene

4. Romeo's character introduced

A. Rising Action

B. Exposition

C. Rising Action

D. Exposition

🤔 Part 5: Analysis and Reflection

11. Fill in the blanks about Shakespeare's storytelling technique:

Shakespeare uses the ____________ to establish the tragic fate of the lovers and introduce the ____________ between the families. The ____________ action begins when Romeo and Juliet meet, creating ____________ as their love grows despite their families' hatred.

12. How does understanding plot structure help you appreciate Romeo and Juliet as a tragic love story?

13. Compare Romeo and Juliet's plot structure to another story or film you know. How are they similar?