English Midterm Exam High School

Front

We are first introduced to the conflict in which part of the plot?

Back

Rising action: This is the part of the plot where the main conflict is introduced and begins to develop.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

A character with many distinct personality traits is called a __________.

Back

Round character: A round character is complex and undergoes development, often showing varied traits.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

The perspective from which the story is told refers to the __________.

Back

Point of view: This determines how the story is narrated and influences the reader's understanding.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

_______________ is the feeling a work invokes.

Back

Connotation: This refers to the emotional or cultural association with a word beyond its literal meaning.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

A sequence of events in the story is known as the __________.

Back

Plot: The plot is the structured sequence of events that make up a story.

Front

The part of the story where the main character faces a conflict is called the __________.

Back

Climax: This is the turning point of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

A character that does not change throughout the story is called a __________.

Back

Flat character: A flat character is one-dimensional and does not undergo significant growth or change.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

The time and place in which a story occurs is referred to as the __________.

Back

Setting: The setting provides the backdrop for the events of the story.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

The main idea or underlying message of a literary work is known as the __________.

Back

Theme: The theme is the central topic or concept that the author explores.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story is called __________.

Back

Foreshadowing: This literary device creates anticipation for future events.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3