Plot & Theme Review

What is the definition of a narrative?

• A narrative is a play for theater, radio, or television; it is usually performed in front of an audience

• A narrative is written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.

• A narrative is a story that describes a sequence of events

• A narrative is a group of lines that are short and rhythmical; they may rhyme

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CCSS.W.9-10.3

True or False: a narrative can be fiction, but NOT nonfiction.

• True

• False

What is the definition of plot?

• The why a writer is writing a story.

• The where and when a story takes place.

• The who that are involved in the story.

• The how a story happens.

• The problem of the story.

The beginning part of the story where we learn background information about the characters/ setting and how the story starts is called what?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

The part of the story where a series of events and actions move the story to a climax is called?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

The turning point of the story where everything changes is called?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

The part in the story where the conflict unravels with the main character either winning or losing is called the what?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

The ending of the story where everything is resolved and the main character is usually in a better position than the beginning is called the what?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

What is the difference between a theme and a theme statement?

• A theme may be a one word idea or concept, a theme statement is that one word idea expressed in a statement that means something

• A theme statement may be a one word idea or concept, a theme is that one word idea expressed in a statement that means something

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What would be a good theme statement for the following lyrics:

"Don't stop believin'

Hold on to that feeling

Streetlight people

Don't stop believin'"

• Treat others the way you want to be treated

• Keep trying, believe in yourself and don't give up

• Learn from the cycles of your past and move on when you feel it's right

• Love always win

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.1