Q1 ELA Benchmark Review

What is the definition of plot in literature?

• The plot in literature refers to the setting of the story.

• The plot in literature refers to the main character of the story.

• The plot in literature refers to the theme or message of the story.

• The plot in literature refers to the sequence of events that make up a story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which element of a story refers to the sequence of events and actions?

• character

• setting

• theme

• plot

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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 are the main components of a plot?

• setting, characters, theme

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

• beginning, middle, end

• introduction, conflict, resolution

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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 purpose of the exposition in a plot?

• To create suspense and mystery in the story.

• To provide a detailed analysis of the story's themes and motifs.

• To introduce the background information, setting, and characters of the story.

• To resolve the conflict and bring the story to a close.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the climax of a plot?

• The climax of a plot is the beginning of the story.

• The climax of a plot is the turning point or the most intense moment in a story where the conflict reaches its peak and the outcome is determined.

• The climax of a plot is the least important part of the story.

• The climax of a plot is the resolution of the conflict.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the falling action in a plot?

• The falling action in a plot is the part of the story that introduces the conflict.

• The falling action in a plot is the part of the story that occurs at the beginning.

• The falling action in a plot is the part of the story that occurs before the climax.

• The falling action in a plot is the part of the story that occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the resolution in a plot?

• The number of pages in the plot

• Level of detail or clarity in the plot's visual representation

• The number of chapters in the plot

• The number of characters in the plot

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the difference between the plot and the theme of a story?

• The plot is the main idea of the story, while the theme is the sequence of events.

• The plot is the sequence of events, while the theme is the main idea of the story.

• The plot is the underlying message or central idea, while the theme is the sequence of events.

• The plot of a story refers to the sequence of events, while the theme refers to the underlying message or central idea.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the plot contribute to the overall meaning of a story?

• The plot is irrelevant to the overall meaning of a story.

• The plot is just a series of random events with no purpose or message.

• The plot only serves to entertain the reader and has no deeper meaning.

• The plot provides the structure and sequence of events that convey the themes and messages of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Can a story have multiple plots?

• No

• Sometimes

• Only in certain genres

• Yes

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3