Linear Story Plot Quiz

What is the main conflict that builds tension and leads to the climax of the story?

• The introduction of the main characters

• The resolution of the conflict

• The falling action after the climax

• The central problem or struggle that the protagonist faces

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What are the events that lead to the climax and create suspense in the story?

• Rising action

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Falling action

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Recognizing rising action in a plot: How does the author build up the tension and conflict in the story before reaching the climax?

• By introducing obstacles, increasing the stakes for the characters, and creating a sense of urgency and anticipation.

• By resolving all conflicts early in the story

• By keeping the characters' goals and motivations unchanged throughout the story

• By introducing a peaceful and harmonious setting

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the turning point in the story where the main character faces the most intense moment of conflict?

• Introduction

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the climax resolve the main conflict in the story?

• By introducing new conflicts unrelated to the main conflict

• By downplaying the importance of the main conflict

• By reaching the highest point of tension and revealing the outcome of the conflict.

• By abruptly ending the story without resolving any conflicts

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Understanding climax in a narrative: What emotions or feelings does the climax evoke in the reader?

• Boredom, indifference, apathy

• Happiness, contentment, joy

• Anger, frustration, annoyance

• Suspense, excitement, tension, or surprise

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What are the events that occur after the climax and lead to the resolution of the story?

• Events that occur after the climax and lead to the resolution of the story

• The climax of the story

• Events that occur before the climax and lead to the resolution of the story

• The introduction of the main characters

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Identifying falling action in a story: How does the falling action bring closure to the conflicts and tensions in the story?

• The falling action brings closure by repeating the climax without any resolution

• The falling action brings closure by introducing new conflicts and tensions

• The falling action brings closure to the conflicts and tensions by resolving the major events and showing the aftermath of the climax.

• The falling action brings closure by leaving all conflicts and tensions unresolved

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Analyzing the sequence of events: Which of the following sets the story in motion and introduces the main conflict?

• The secondary incident

• The final resolution

• The random occurrence

• The initial incident

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Analyzing the sequence of events: How does the sequence of events in the story contribute to the development of the main conflict and resolution?

• The sequence of events in the story is irrelevant to the development of the main conflict and resolution.

• The sequence of events in the story builds tension, reveals character motivations, and leads to the climax and resolution.

• The sequence of events in the story has no impact on the main conflict and resolution.

• The sequence of events in the story only serves to confuse the reader and does not contribute to the main conflict and resolution.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5