Inference and Characterization (RL.6.1, RL.6.3) Part 1

Inference and Characterization

Describe how the plot of a literary text unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.

RL.6.3

Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RL.6.1

Target Standards

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Each act in the play has its own problem and solution. Write one sentence in each box to show the problem in each act and how it is solved. Not all of the details will be used.



Act 1 Problem ​

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Act II Problem ​

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There are no plants to sell.

The students sell something else.

People do not come to the sale.

The students plan another sale.

The wrong plants were ordered.

The planters cost too much money.

The students grow their own plants.

Multiple Choice

Read line 2 of the play below.

2     BELLA: [Checking her watch] They should have arrived already. If they don’t arrive soon, we’re doomed.

What part of the play’s plot does this line illustrate?

• the resolution, because it reveals the solution that the characters will find

• the rising action, because it builds the conflict between the characters

• the exposition, because it introduces the first problem the characters face

• the climax, because it is a major turning point for the characters

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The characters in the play respond to the plot in different ways. Choose the correct word to show how the characters react to the play’s events.



Macie tries to be​

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The characters in the play respond to the plot in different ways. Choose the correct word to show how the characters react to the play’s events.



Carl acts in a​ ​

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way.

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The characters in the play respond to the plot in different ways. Choose the correct word to show how the characters react to the play’s events.



Bella is ​

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for most of the play.

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Fact: The prince admired the meadow from a distance.

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Fact: The prince knew he had made a mistake.

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“ He needed to squint to see the yellow marigolds"

“Slowly, he realized that it wasn’t right"

"The prince looked upon his beloved meadow. "

"He denied everyone of something they loved."

Multiple Choice

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

 

Part A

The prince orders the gardener to remove the buttercups from the meadow. What inference can be made about how the gardener feels about this request?

•   The gardener does not want to carry out the order but feels he cannot refuse.

•   The gardener is happy because he knows the prince will like the flowers.

• The gardener does not understand why the prince wants the flowers for himself.

• The gardener suspects that within a short time the prince will make more demands.

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Part B

Select two sentences from paragraph 6 below that best support the correct answer to Part A.

 

6      “As you wish,” he muttered weakly. He grabbed a shovel and immediately carried out the prince’s demand. The children protested, but he told them sternly that he was acting under orders from the prince.

 

• “As you wish,” he muttered weakly.

• He grabbed a shovel and immediately carried out the prince’s demand.

• The children protested, but he told them sternly that he was acting under orders from the prince.

• “I want those red tulips,” he commanded.