_________ 2. Ramesh had a big smile on his face. His coach patted him on the back to show his approval. The hot sun was shining down on him as he practiced swinging his bat. Finally, it was his turn. Ramesh waved to the cheering crowd as he walked out onto the field. He hit a home run in the last game and he was sure he could do it again. The setting is? _________________________________ How does the character feel? ___________________ night-time (time), gym (place) Plot Diagram Directions: Read through the plot diagram and answer the questions on the right. 1. CIRCLE the definition for exposition. 2. What is the rising action of a story? ____________ ____________________________________________ 3. Put a STAR next to the climax of a story. 4. What is the falling action of a story? ____________ ____________________________________________ 5. Put a CHECK MARK next to the resolution of a story. 6. What part of a story does the reader learn about the conflict? ________________________________