Recognizing: Plot & Characterization - A Review

Pick the term that matches this definition: a series of events that are all related to one another

• plot development

• character development

• dialogue development

• exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Label the five stages of plot development.

b

c

d

e

a

resolution

rising action

climax

falling action

exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The exposition introduces ​ (a)   ​ , ​ (b)   , and (c)   .

• characters
• setting
• conflict
• complications
• final outcome

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The conflict of a story can also be called ________ or __________ . (Mark two choices)

• the problem
• the setting

• the resolution

• the goal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the inciting incident?

• It reveals the personality of the main character.

• It is the funniest part of the story.

• It is the most exciting part.

• It puts the action of the story in motion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Circumstances that get ​ (a)   of a character ​ (b)   his/her problem make up the ​ (c)   of the story.

• in the way
• solving
• conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of these DO NOT make up the setting of a story?

• time

• mood

• goals

• place/location

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What happens in the rising action? (Pick two)

• Actions or events that lead to the climax.

• The author introduces the main character.

• The character takes steps to solve the problem.

• The author introduces the setting.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What happens in the climax? (Pick two)

• Actions or events that lead to the climax.

• The most intense part of the story.

• The author introduces the antagonist.

• The turning point or point of no return.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What happens in the falling action? (Pick two)

• Actions or events that lead to the climax.

• The conflict starts to be resolved.

• The effects of the climax become clear.

• The antagonist dies.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9