Unit 8, Lesson 7 - Plot, Language, and Planning an Adventure Story

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to recognize how events in a story impact its plot?

• It helps understand the story's structure and meaning.

• It makes the story more confusing.

• It allows you to ignore the author's choices.

• It is only useful for adventure stories.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates duplicity?

• A friend waits for you before walking to the bus.

• The children tell the truth about what happened.

• Long John Silver lies to the captain about knowing the island.

• A spy sneaks behind enemy lines to steal information.

Multiple Choice

What effect does pirate-style casual language have on the way a character is perceived?

• It makes the character seem educated and polite.

• It makes the character sound rough and intimidating.

• It makes the character appear confused and lost.

• It makes the character seem friendly and trustworthy.

Open Ended

Why might Jim feel afraid when Silver lays his hand on Jim’s shoulder? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of idioms or similes used to describe Silver or the situation?

• Knew the passage like the palm of his hand.

• We are in a real pickle.

• He’ll bring ’em on board again, mild as lambs.

• Taken into our confidence.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a typical part of the plot structure for an adventure story?

• Introduction: meet the character(s) and setting

• Problem/Conflict: something goes wrong or a goal becomes difficult

• Resolution: the problem is solved; action calms down

• Flashback: the main character remembers a past event

Multiple Select

According to the planning checklist for your Writing Journal (pages 6–8), which of the following elements must be included in your story plan? (Select all that apply)

• A detailed list of every minor character's backstory.

• The main character’s identity and what they want to achieve.

• A description of the problem or danger the character faces.

• The turning point or climax of the story.

• How the story will eventually end (the resolution).