Ayala-Midterm Review: Part 1 (23-24)

1. What are the five elements of plot in sequential order?

• A. Rising Action, Falling Action, Climax, Exposition, & Resolution.
• B. Exposition, Rising Action, Falling Action, Climax, & Resolution.
• C. Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, & Resolution.
• C. Rising Action, Simile, Metaphor, Personification, & Hyperbole.

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2. What is the climax in the following story? Laura meets Dave. Laura falls in love with Dave. Laura wants to tell Dave, but doesn’t know how. Laura writes Dave a letter, expressing her love. Dave tells Laura he loves her, too.

• A. Lara meets Dave.
• B. Lara Wants to tell Dave, but doesn't know how.
• c. There is no climax in this story.
• D. Lara writes Dave a letter, expressing her love. Dave tells Lara he loves her, too.

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3. Where does the climax generally occur in a story?

• A. In the exact middle of the story.
• B. In the last sentence of the story.
• C. At the beginning of the story.
• D. After the rising action of the story.

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4. Why is the climax/turning point important in a story?

• A. It is the point in the story when things get complicated.
• B. It is the most intense, exciting, or important point in the story.
• C. It is the point in the story when the conflict is introduced.
• D. It is the point in the story when we meet the protagonist.

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5. Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• A. Carry your Chromebook with two hands at all times.
• B. You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
• C. Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
• D. Life is short; make the best of it.

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6. Which of these things is NOT related to the "Theme" in a story?

• A. How a character is feeling.
• B. A big idea that people from any culture or any place can learn from.
• C. A "Life lesson" the main character learns.
• D. The moral of the story.

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7. What is the theme in the following story? A number of flies were attracted to a jar of honey which had been overturned in a kitchen. The hungry insects placed their feet in it and ate greedily. Their feet, however, became so smeared with the honey that they could not use their wings, nor release themselves, and were suffocated.

• A. The flies suffocated and died.
• B. If at first you don't succeed, try again.
• C. Flies are dangerous to humans.
• D. Some rewards are not worth the risk.

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8. Read the following paragraph to determine the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE: I just got back from the best place on Earth - Disneyland. Turns out the best place on Earth is the worst place on Earth. Buying a ticket is terrible because of the price. Taking a family of four is way too expensive. However, once you are inside, it just gets worse. The lines for each ride are really long, and then rides only last 2-3 minutes. Don’t even get me started on lunch. How about paying $10.00 for a hot dog and $5.50 for a bottle of water. When planning a vacation, trust me, stay away from Disneyland."

• A. Entertain readers with a sad story about a family that went to Disneyland for vacation.
• B. Inform the reader about the prices for food at Disneyland.
• C. Persuade the reader not to go to Disneyland for vacation.
• D. Persuade the reader to go to Disneyland for vacation.

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9. What is the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE in the following passage: Did you know that left-handed people make up only 10% of the population? What causes someone to be left-handed? Well, scientists aren’t exactly sure, but research suggests that it may have something to do with a complex combination of genetics and the environment. Also, it has been discovered that people who are left-hand dominant have more family members that are left-handed. Something else science has discovered is that there are a particular set of personality traits associated with left-handers. They are generally more creative, confident (many U.S. presidents were left-handed), and athletic. Left-handed people even have their own day. August 13th is "International Left-Hander’s Day."

• A. Persuade.
• B. Inform
• C. Entertain
• D. Describe

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10. What is the CONFLICT called if a character cannot make up his/her mind about which movie to watch?

• A. Man vs. Nature
• B. Man vs. Self
• C. Man vs. Society
• D. Man vs. Technology

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