Fiction Text Structures

What is the primary purpose of the exposition in a fiction text?

• To introduce characters and setting

• To resolve the conflict

• To create suspense

• To provide a climax

Which of the following is a common feature of the rising action in a story?

• Introduction of the main conflict

• Resolution of the story

• Introduction of the setting

• Conclusion of the story

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

In a fiction text, what is the climax?

• The turning point of the story

• The introduction of characters

• The background information

• The resolution of the conflict

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the role of the falling action in a story?

• To tie up loose ends

• To introduce the main conflict

• To present the climax

• To introduce the setting

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following best describes the resolution in a fiction text?

• The conclusion of the story

• The introduction of the setting

• The climax of the story

• The rising action

What is a common characteristic of a linear plot structure?

• Events are presented in chronological order

• Events are presented out of order

• The story begins with the climax

• The story ends with the exposition

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which text structure is characterized by a story within a story?

• Frame narrative

• Linear narrative

• Non-linear narrative

• Circular narrative

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the effect of a non-linear narrative on the reader?

• Creates suspense and mystery

• Provides a straightforward understanding

• Introduces characters and setting

• Resolves the conflict early

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

In a fiction text, what is the purpose of foreshadowing?

• To hint at future events

• To introduce the main character

• To describe the setting

• To resolve the conflict

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of the following is an example of a circular narrative?

• A story that ends where it began

• A story with multiple timelines

• A story with a single timeline

• A story with a frame narrative

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5