Plot Assessment

What is plot?

• the sequence of events within a play, movie, book, or piece of literature.

• a comparison of two ideas, things, or people using the words "like" or "as"

• the abstract meaning of a word that goes beyond its literal definition.

• the collection of sensory details within a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of these elements is not direct a part of a plot diagram?

• exposition

• climax

• resolution

• conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which statement best describes a protagonist of a story?

• the leading character of a story.

• the character that opposes the lead character in a story.

• the collection of minor characters within a story.

• the leading character's close confident.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which plot element describes the ultimate outcome of a story?

• exposition

• resolution

• rising action

• falling action

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

True or False: The resolution always contains a positive outcome for the protagonist.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which statement best describes the setting of the story?

• the main conflict within a story.

• the main location where a story takes place.

• the collection of characters within a story.

• the resolution within a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following plot elements directly influence the resolution of the story?

• climax

• exposition

• rising/falling action

• resolution

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following plot elements best describes the portion of the story where the main characters and setting are introduced?

• rising action

• exposition

• falling action

• climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which statement best describes the antagonist of a story?

• the collection of characters within a story.

• the main character within a story.

• the character that opposes the main character within a story.

• the main character's closest confident within a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is best defined as the main problem or issue within a story?

• conflict

• protagonist

• resolution

• inciting incident

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9