Non-Linear Plot Development

Linear vs Nonlinear Plot Development

Unit 2

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Open Ended

What is linear vs. nonlinear plot development? What does linear follow that nonlinear does not? What tools does nonlinear use in the text?

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the rising action in a story?

• to provide closure to a problem

• to mark a turning point

• to reveal and develop conflict

• to introduce the characters and setting

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an advantage of using subplot?

• It presents authors with an ideal way to introduce theme.

• It allows authors to change the pace of a story.

• It gives authors a reason to introduce nonessential characters.

• It provides a place to use flashback.

Multiple Choice

Which literary device helps add depth to characters by showing previous events?

• foreshadowing

• alliteration

• personification

• flashback

Multiple Select

What are three reasons authors might use a nonlinear plot structure?

• to change the course of the main plot

• to give more attention to a minor character

• to slow down the story

• to make the story feel longer for the reader

• to give the main conflict more depth

Let's Practice

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