The climax of a story is

The highest or most intense point in the development or resolution of something

The background information about the setting

The resolution of a story is ...

The final part where the problem is resolved

Textual evidence means....

Textual evidence means the details from the text that support your ideas

Textual evidence means the color of the text

Textual evidence means the font of the text

Textual evidence means the size of the text

The theme of a story is ....

The underlying message or big idea

The main character in the story

The place where the story is set

The number of pages in the story

A way to add notes or comments to a document

A form of communication between two or more people

An incident in a story is...

A major event that changes the course of the story

A character's thoughts or feelings

Let's dive into the world of literature! Character ization is _______.

how a writer develops a character's personality is in a text

the central idea of an informational/non-fiction text

language that is descriptive in nature

the process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities

What is the setting of a story?

The time and place in which the story occurs

The main character's personality

The conflict between characters

Which of the following best describes a protagonist?

The main character who faces the central conflict

The location where the story takes place

A minor character with little influence

Character foils are ....

Character foils are contrasting characters that highlight traits of another character.

Characters that are identical in traits and behavior.

Characters that always agree with each other.

Characters that serve as the main protagonist.

A motif is a recurring element or theme in a work.

A motif is a type of character in a story.

A motif is a single word used in a title.

A motif is a specific color used in artwork.

A narrative that conveys a deeper meaning through symbolism.

A historical account of events.

Tone in a writing is...

the author's attitude or emotional quality conveyed through word choice and style.

the plot development in the narrative

Mood in a writing is...

the emotional atmosphere created by the author in a piece of writing

the main character's personality

Conflict in a story is...

the struggle between opposing forces in a narrative

Point of view can be described as...

the perspective from which a story is told or an argument is made

the setting where a story takes place

allusion in a story is..

A reference to something outside the text that adds meaning.

A character's internal thoughts.

imagery in writing is...

Imagery in writing is descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Imagery in writing is a form of dialogue.

Imagery in writing is a narrative structure.

Imagery in writing is a type of punctuation.

An archetype in a story is...

a typical example or model of a character, theme, or situation in storytelling

a specific location in the story

A moment of sudden revelation or insight.

A method of scientific experimentation.

A philosophical theory about existence.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 2 pts

Indirect characterization is ...

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance

The process of describing the setting of a story

The process of creating a plot for a story

The process of resolving the conflict of a story

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 2 pts

the narrator is ....

a character in the story

the author of the book

a reader of the book

the voice or point of view the story is told from

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 2 pts

direct characterization is

When the author directly states a character's traits

When the character's traits are shown through their actions

When the character's traits are revealed through dialogue

When the character's traits are inferred by the reader

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 2 pts

Round characters are

Characters that are physically round

Characters that are emotionally complex and realistic

Characters that are always happy

Characters that are always sad

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 2 pts

Flat characters are

Characters that change throughout the story

Characters that are highly detailed

Characters that are complex and undergo development

Characters that are two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 2 pts

The exposition is

The climax of the story

The resolution of the story

The introduction of the story's characters, setting, and conflict

The falling action of the story

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 2 pts

Rising action is

The climax of the story

The resolution of the story

The series of events that build up towards the climax of the story

The introduction of the story

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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