Ramayana

How does the excerpt contribute to the development of the plot?

• It contributes to the exposition by introducing readers to Vishvamitra's character

• It provides rising action to the passage to build suspense

• It foreshadows events that happen later in the passage

• It states the climax of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the excerpt contribute to the development of the plot?

• It establishes the main conflict between the characters in the story

• It provides rising action to the passage to build suspense

• It foreshadows events that happen later in the passage

• It states the climax of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the sentence contribute to the development of the plot?

• It reveals the resolution by showing who will defeat Ravana

• It begins the conflict by showing who will battle Ravana

• It contributes to the exposition by establishing the main characters and setting

• It contributes to the rising action by building suspense about Rama's situation

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

How does the sentence contribute to the development of the plot?

• It creates suspense by showing how Rama searches for his wife

• It is a turning point in the story that changes the direction of Rama's journey

• It creates a mystery by revealing that Ravana is pretending to be someone else

• It shows the resolution by revealing that Rama will have to fight Ravana

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does the sentence advance the plot?

• It contributes to the rising action by describing the sacrifice Lakshman made for his brother.

• It contributes to the falling action by describing the sacrifice Lakshman made in battle.

• It highlights the climax by showing the moment of Rama's greatest peril.

• It sets the stage for the resolution by indicating the end of the battle.

Answer explanation

The sentence highlights Lakshman's sacrifice for Rama, intensifying the emotional stakes and tension in the story, thus contributing to the rising action as the plot escalates towards its climax.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What role does the sentence play in advancing the plot?

• It marks a pivotal moment that alters the course of Rama's journey

• It builds suspense by depicting Rama's quest to find his wife

Answer explanation

The sentence marks a pivotal moment as the demon's abduction of the princess directly impacts Rama's journey, setting him on a quest to rescue her and ultimately altering the course of the narrative.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does the sentence development the plot?

"Once Rama even went so far as to name an attractive variety of custard apples after Sita, calling it "Sitaphal"; in turn, Sita did the same, naming a different color of the same fruit "Ramaphal."

• It contributes to the exposition of the story by establishing the main characters and setting

• It creates a sense of romance between the story's characters

• It marks a major turning point in Rama's journey through life

• It provides comedy to lighten the passage's mood

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does the sentence advance the plot?

• It contributes to the rising action by describing how Rama won back Sita from Ravana

• It contributes to the falling action by reuniting Rama with Sita

Answer explanation

The sentence shows Rama kneeling and apologizing to Sita, indicating their emotional reunion. This moment contributes to the falling action as it resolves the tension between them after his quest to find her.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

How does the sentence development the plot?

• It helps develop the story's main characters and setting

• It helps develop the theme of loyalty in the passage

• It creates a mystery by revealing that no one will be king

• It contributes to the suspense and conflict between between the story's characters

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

How does the sentence development the plot?

• It contributes to the falling action by describing the sacrifice Lakshman made in battle

• It reveals the the resolution by showing how Ravana deals with Rama at the battle at Lanka

• It contributes to the exposition by establishing the main characters and setting in the story

• It contributes too the rising action by describing sacrifice Lakshman made for his brother

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.5