Unit One Review

The best definition for theme is...

• the events that move a story along

• the message or lesson learned in a story

• a short retelling of the most important parts of the story

• the main idea of a story

The best definition for plot is...

• the events that move a story along

• the message or lesson learned in a story

• a short retelling of the most important parts of the story

• the main idea of a story

Which is the best definition for the word summary?

• a short retelling of a story that only includes the most important parts

• the message or the lesson learned in a story

• using the text and background knowledge to make an educated guess

• the main idea of a story

Which list of words identify the parts of plot?

• exposition, summary, theme, climax, main idea

• exposition, climax, resolution, theme

• beginning, middle, and end

• exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

Which part of plot identifies the characters and setting?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

Which part of plot identifies the moments where we find out more information about the characters and conflict?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

Which part of plot identifies the most exciting part or the turning point in the story?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

Which part of plot identifies the moments after the climax where the characters "put things back together"?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

Which part of plot identifies the "solution" to the original conflict in the story?

• exposition

• rising action

• resolution

• theme

True or False?

The summary should include the parts of plot.

• True

• False