Plot & Characterization Vocabulary Quiz

What is plot? (Choose all that apply)

• A short story's structure.

• A word that expresses action or a state of being.

• The representation or description of character in a story.

• The way a story is typically set up from beginning to end.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The _____ introduces characters, setting, and context.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The _____ _____ develops the context and may introduce a subplot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The _____ is the peak of all action and drama and it may include a plot twist.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The _____ _____ is the immediate response to the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The _____ usually resolves all information. If it doesn't, it will have a cliffhanger.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is characterization?

• The plot stage that is the peak of all action and drama.

• The representation or description of characters in a story.

• A short story's structure.

• The plot stage that introduces characters, setting, or context.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

_____ characterization is where you must use context clues from dialogue, reactions, and others' reactions to make guesses about a character's traits.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

_____ characterization is where you use imagery and vivid descriptions to describe characters.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which plot stage will introduce the subplot?

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5