Plot Elements Quiz 3/26/24

What is the primary purpose of identifying plot elements in a story?

• To summarize the story for others

• To understand the structure and flow of the story

• To critique the author's writing style

• To memorize the story's events

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes a theme in literature?

• The main events that occur in the story

• The moral or lesson that the story conveys

• A detailed description of the setting

• The background information about the characters

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Making inferences while reading requires you to:

• Focus only on the facts presented by the author

• Ignore the author's tone and mood

• Draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning

• Rely solely on your prior knowledge

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CCSS.RI.7.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Character development in a story is important because it:

• Allows the reader to predict the ending accurately

• Helps the reader understand the plot better

• Enables the reader to form connections with the characters

• Provides a break from the main action of the story

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Drawing conclusions from events in a story helps readers to:

• Focus on minor details

• Understand the significance of the events

• Ignore the main plot

• Learn facts about the author

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following is an example of a plot element?

• The moral of the story

• The setting of the story

• The main character's favorite color

• The author's biography

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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

A theme is often conveyed through:

• The title of the story alone

• The actions and decisions of the characters

• The description of the setting in great detail

• Direct statements made by the narrator

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When making inferences, a reader should:

• Accept the text at face value without questioning

• Combine clues from the text with their own experiences

• Focus solely on the illustrations or graphics

• Disregard the author's tone and mood

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Character development can be shown through:

• The setting of the story

• The character's interactions with others

• The length of the story

• The title of the story

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from a series of events in a story?

• The author's personal opinion on a matter

• The future events that are not hinted at in the story

• The likely outcomes for the characters based on their actions

• The exact words a character will say in future dialogues

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1