Elements of Plot

In 1995 the Queen Elizabeth 2 (the QE2), the

great British passenger liner, encountered a 95-foot rogue south of Newfoundland. More than 900 feet long, the QE2 rode over it, but her captain said it looked like they were sailing into the White Cliffs of Dover.

Which of the following answers best fits the excerpt above?

• Sailors regularly see rogue waves.

• The Queen Elizabeth 2 was the largest ship ever.

• The Captain was very brave.

• Rogue waves are incredibly huge.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Why is it important to have the plot element "event", in a story?

Select all correct answers.

• If a story does not have events, then the character will not have anything to attend.

• Events help to advance the plot by creating situations to develop the characters.

• Events are important because they engage and entertain the reader.

• Events help the story by taking up space.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How do a character's qualities or traits influence the conflict in a story?

• Character qualities influence the conflict because the problem usually is solved by the events in the setting.

• Character qualities influence the conflict because they help the readers to understand why the exposition is important.

• Character qualities influence the conflict because they help the character to interact with each other and entertain the reader.

• Character qualities directly influence the conflict because those qualities drive character forward, cause the conflict initially, or help the character to resolve the conflict.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the setting influence character and plot development?

• Characters are often a result of their setting and understanding the setting can help readers understand the characters.

• Plot is often rooted in the setting. A good understanding of the setting can lead to a better understanding of the plot.

• The conflicts that a character faces are often tied to the setting. By understanding the setting, good readers can understand why a character makes choices.

• The setting often changes over the course of a story. Identifying and understanding those changes can help a reader understand the development of the plot.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is it important to have the plot element "events", in a story?

• If a story does not have events, then the character will not have anything to attend.

• Events help to advance the plot by creating situations to develop the characters.

• Events are important because they engage and entertain the reader.

• Events help the story by taking up space.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3