Narrative Techniques

What is FORESHADOWING?

• When the author hints to something that will happen later in the story

• The reason the author wrote the story

• The most exciting point of a story

• When the author writes about a character's memory

Answer explanation

Foreshadowing is a literary device where the author gives hints or indications about what will happen later in the story. It's a way of preparing the reader for events that are going to occur. It creates suspense and curiosity, making the readers eager to find out what will happen next. In this question, the correct option clearly defines this concept.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is a FLASHBACK?

• When the author hints to something that will happen later in the story

• The reason the author wrote the story

• The most exciting point of a story

• When the author writes about a character's memory

Answer explanation

A FLASHBACK in literature is when the author writes about a character's memory. It's a technique used to reveal information or events that happened before the current point in the story. The other options refer to foreshadowing, the author's purpose, and climax, none of which are correct in this context.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the EXPOSITION of a story? (two answers)

• The reason the author wrote the story

• The part of the story that introduces characters and setting

• The most exciting point of a story

• The beginning of the story

Answer explanation

The exposition of a story refers to the part of the narrative where the characters and the setting are introduced. It is also often associated with the beginning of the story. Hence, these two options accurately describe the term 'exposition' in the context of a story.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

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CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the CLIMAX of a story?

• The reason the author wrote the story

• The part of the story that introduces characters and setting

• The most exciting point of a story; the turning point

• The beginning of the story

Answer explanation

The climax of a story, as per the question, refers to the most exciting or significant point of the narrative. It's the turning point where tension and conflict reach its peak. The other options, although relevant to a story structure, do not correctly define the term 'climax'. Therefore, the correct choice is: 'The most exciting point of a story; the turning point'.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the RISING ACTION of a story? (two answers)

• Where the author builds tension (or suspense) in the story

• The part of the story that introduces characters and setting

• The most exciting point of a story; the turning point

• The part of the story that presents the problem/conflict

Answer explanation

The rising action of a story is where the author builds tension or suspense and presents the problem or conflict to the audience. It's the part where the story starts to become more intense, with the plot thickening and the characters facing more challenges. This is different from the introduction of characters and setting or the most exciting point of the story, which are respectively the exposition and the climax.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the FALLING ACTION of a story?

• Where the author builds tension (or suspense) in the story

• The part of the story that introduces characters and setting

• Characters deal with the result of the climax and problems begin to be resolved

• The part of the story that presents the problem/conflict

Answer explanation

The falling action of a story is the phase where characters deal with the outcome of the climax and issues start to be resolved. This part follows the climax and leads to the resolution or conclusion of the story. It is not where tension is built, nor where characters and settings are introduced, or where the conflict is presented.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the RESOLUTION of a story? (two answers)

• Where the author builds tension (or suspense) in the story

• The part of the story that tells us what happens next for the characters

• Characters deal with the result of the climax and problems begin to be resolved

• The end of the story

Answer explanation

The resolution of a story refers to the conclusion where events and conflicts start to be resolved and the audience gets to see what happens next for the characters. It's the part where characters deal with the result of the climax and problems begin to be resolved, and also the end of the story.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

A simile is a sentence that compares two things using the words ______ or ______.

Answer explanation

A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. In the question, it is seeking to identify these two specific words used in a simile. Therefore, the correct option is 'like as'.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a SIMILE?

• A sentence that compares two things directly

• A sentence that compares two things using the words like or as

• Giving a non-human thing human characteristics

• Extreme exaggeration

Answer explanation

A simile is a type of figurative language that compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'. It does not directly compare things, give non-human things human characteristics, or use extreme exaggeration. So, the correct answer to the question 'What is a SIMILE?' is 'A sentence that compares two things using the words like or as'.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Imagery is descriptive words that paint a ________ in your head.

Answer explanation

The term 'imagery' refers to language used by writers to create images in the mind of the reader. It is descriptive words that help to paint a visual representation, or a 'picture', in one's head. In this context, 'picture' is the appropriate choice since it fits the description given in the question. Thus, the correct answer is 'picture'.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5