First Day of School

Resolution is the ________ of the story.

• ending

• beginning

• middle

• climax

Answer explanation

Resolution refers to the ending of the story, where conflicts are resolved and the narrative concludes. It is the final part that ties up loose ends, making 'ending' the correct choice.

The Falling Action in the plot shows the results of actions happening in the exposition.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Falling Action in a plot refers to the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution, not the exposition. Therefore, the statement is false.

The __________ of the story is the point of greatest tension in the story.

• climax

• introduction

• resolution

• conflict

Answer explanation

The climax of the story is the moment of highest tension, where the main conflict reaches its peak. This is crucial for driving the narrative forward, making 'climax' the correct answer.

The role of Rising Action in the plot is to introduce and develop the __________ .

• conflicts

• resolution

• setting

• characters

Answer explanation

The Rising Action is crucial in a plot as it introduces and develops the conflicts that drive the story forward, creating tension and engagement for the audience.

Exposition provide information about background, setting, characters, and conflict.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Exposition is essential in storytelling as it provides crucial information about the background, setting, characters, and conflict, helping readers understand the context of the narrative.

Which two conflicts are at the center of “The First Day of School”? (Pick TWO answers for this question!)

• John vs. nature

• John vs. society

• John vs. Audrey

• John vs. his fears

• John vs. his mother

Answer explanation

In 'The First Day of School', John faces 'John vs. nature' as he navigates the challenges of the environment, and 'John vs. his fears' as he confronts his anxieties about starting school.

The flashback in paragraphs 27–28 of “The First Day of School” affects the story by —

• reflecting John’s fear of what is to come

• telling how Audrey feels toward John

• showing that John’s mother gives wise advice

• explaining why John disagrees with his mother

Answer explanation

The flashback in paragraphs 27–28 highlights John’s anxiety about starting school, illustrating his fear of the unknown and what challenges lie ahead, which aligns with the correct choice reflecting John’s fear of what is to come.

Read the thesaurus entry: lingered (v): remained, dawdled, hung around, remained alive. Which synonym would best replace the word lingered in paragraph 25 of “The First Day of School”?

• Remained

• Dawdled

• Hung around

• Remained alive

Answer explanation

The best synonym for 'lingered' in this context is 'remained' because it conveys the idea of staying in a place without the additional connotations of idleness or aimlessness that 'dawdled' and 'hung around' imply.

In “The First Day of School,” the main way that readers learn that this day is different from other days is through

• John’s actions

• Audrey’s dress

• dialogue between John and Audrey

• dialogue between John and his mother

Answer explanation

Readers learn that the first day of school is different through the dialogue between John and his mother, which highlights his feelings and concerns about starting school, setting it apart from ordinary days.

The description of the setting in paragraphs 1–2 of “The First Day of School” shows that John —

• has enjoyed the long summer days

• likes the routine of school

• is reluctant to see the end of summer

• is usually late to school

Answer explanation

The setting in paragraphs 1–2 suggests John's feelings about summer ending. His reluctance to return to school indicates he has enjoyed the freedom of summer, making 'is reluctant to see the end of summer' the correct choice.