[Drill] Elements of Prose

What is the primary purpose of the exposition in a story?

• To resolve the main conflict

• To introduce characters and setting

• To create suspense

• To provide the climax

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best describes the rising action?

• The moment of greatest tension

• The events that lead up to the climax

• The final resolution of the story

• The background information provided at the beginning

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What happens during the climax of a story?

• The story's characters are introduced

• The resolution begins to unfold

• The setting is established

• The main conflict reaches its peak

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the primary focus of the falling action in a plot?

• Introducing new characters

• Establishing the setting

• Resolving the main conflict and tying up loose ends

• Building suspense

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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

In the resolution of a story, what typically occurs?

• The story concludes and the characters' fates are revealed.

• New conflicts are introduced.

• The climax is revisited.

• Characters undergo significant changes.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

A ________ is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A ________ is a character in whom the protagonist confides, providing insight into the main character's thoughts and feelings while helping to advance the plot.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best describes first-person point of view?

• The narrator is outside the story and knows everything about the characters.

• The narrator uses "I" or "we" and shares personal experiences.

• The narrator tells the story from the perspective of multiple characters.

• The narrator describes events without any character's thoughts or feelings.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In third-person limited point of view, the narrator:

• Knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

• Uses "I" to describe events from a personal perspective.

• Provides a neutral, unbiased account of the events.

• Tells the story from the perspective of one character only.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What distinguishes second-person point of view from other perspectives?

• It places the reader directly in the story using "you."

• It uses "he" or "she" to describe characters.

• It provides multiple character viewpoints simultaneously.

• It has no identifiable narrator.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6