Short Stories. Plot.

What is the definition of a plot in a story?

• The main character of the story
• The sequence of events in a story
• The setting of the story
• The moral of the story

Answer explanation

A plot is the sequence of events in a story, showing 'what happens' in the narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is an example of internal conflict?

• A character struggling to survive in a desert
• Two characters arguing about a secret
• A character debating whether to lie or tell the truth
• A character fighting against a storm

Answer explanation

Internal conflict is a struggle within a character's mind, such as debating whether to lie or tell the truth.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which plot device can be used to show something that happened in the past?

• Flashback
• Foreshadowing
• Suspense
• Climax

Answer explanation

A flashback is a scene that interrupts the present action to show something that happened in the past.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the main purpose of having a well-developed plot in a short story?

• To describe the setting in detail
• To list all the characters
• To create a sense of suspense, excitement, and satisfaction for the reader
• To make the story longer

Answer explanation

A well-developed plot is important for creating a sense of suspense, excitement, and satisfaction for the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

What is the definition of a plot in a story?

• The main character of the story
• The sequence of events in a story
• The setting of the story
• The moral of the story

Answer explanation

A plot is the sequence of events in a story, showing 'what happens' in the narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the Rising Action do in a story?

• Introduces the characters

• Develops the conflict and builds suspense

• Resolves the conflict

• Provides the conclusion

Tags

Understanding text structures

What is the significance of the climax in a story?

• The beginning of the story

• The resolution of the conflict

• The turning point where the conflict is at its peak

• The introduction of the characters

Tags

Understanding word meanings

What are the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution called?

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

Evaluating claims and arguments

What does exposition typically introduce in a story?

• Conflict resolution

• Character development

• Setting description

• Plot climax

Tags

Understanding word meanings

What is the purpose of the resolution in a story?

• Introduce the characters

• Create the conflict

• Develop the setting

• Resolve the conflict

Tags

Understanding text structures