Plot STAAR Review

Events that make up the story.

• summary

• paragraphs

• plot

• story

In analyzing a story, why is it important to identify the climax?

• It helps to predict future events in the story.

• It is usually where the main characters are introduced.

• It represents the point of highest tension and is a turning point that determines the outcome.

• It provides details about the setting of the story.

How does a character's reaction to challenges help in developing their role in a story?

• It shows how other characters are likely to react in similar situations.

• It provides background information about the setting of the story.

• It reveals the character's traits and helps in understanding their development.

• It introduces new characters to the story.

How does the setting advance the plot? What is this question asking?

• How the mood of the story is causing the plot to appear real.

• How the time and place of the story is causing the plot to appear real.

• How the mood of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

• How the time and place of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

Which sentence on page 28 helps the reader conclude that Irene's feelings changed in the resolution of the story?

• "It works!" yelled Adele.

• Gerald clapped his hands and everybody joined in, including Ms. Morris.

• Irene smiled. "Actually," she said, "I think I could get used to it."

• Irene blushed. "Everybody liked my report!" she thought.

Select the BEST sequence of events that summarizes the story.

• First, Ms. Morris reminded the class that their oral reports were due next week. Then Ms. Morris called on Irene twice, and Irene wanted to disappear. The next morning Ms. Morris asked how animals protect themselves and discussed camouflage. Irene dressed in all pink and camouflaged herself at a birthday party. Irene blended in with her school surroundings throughout the week. Irene presented her report to the class, and everyone was interested. Irene didn't mind if people stared and noticed her anymore.

• Ms. Morris called on Irene twice, and Irene wanted to disappear. The next morning Ms. Morris asked how animals protect themselves and discussed camouflage. On Monday Irene wore the colors of the classroom mural.

• Irene dressed in all pink and blended in at the birthday party. On Monday Irene decided to try some more camouflage and blended in with the classroom mural. On Tuesday she blended in with the trees and bushes. On Wednesday Irene wore the colors of the school lunchroom. The next morning Irene dresses in the same colors as the class mural and presented her report to the class.

• Just before lunch, Ms. Morris called on Irene. She walked to the front of the class. Her hands were damp, and her heart was racing. Suddenly the class was quiet, and everyone was interested. Irene didn't mind if people stared and noticed her anymore.

How was the setting important to the plot?

• Irene needed to write a report and present it to the class.

• Irene was able to use camouflage to blend in with each setting to see if she could disappear.

• Her blue top and tan skirt were a perfect match with the colors in the mural.

• Irene wore green and blended right in with the trees and bushes.

The main problem within a story is called the ______.

• Setting

• Exposition

• Conflict

• Protagonist 

When writer gives an advance hint, or prediction, of what is to come later in the story.

• Antagonist

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Foreshadow

The events leading up to the climax are called _____

• Falling action

• Rising action

• Conflict

• Exposition