Analyze the Structure of Stories

In the story, from Hatchet, how does Brian's dream contribute to the plot of the story?

• The dream suggests that Brian needs to find food.

• The dream shows what Brian's normal life was like.

• The dream reveals that Brian is feeling lonely.

• The dream provides clues to help Brian survive.

In the story, from Hatchet, in paragraph 10, the author describes the setting in detail. Why is this paragraph important to the story?

• The rock wall of the cave can make sparks.

• The cave provides a place for Brian to rest.

• The wilderness presents a huge challenge.

• The wilderness offers different types of fuel.

In the story, from Hatchet,read this sentence from paragraph 11.

He swung harder, held the hatchet so it would hit a longer, sliding blow, and the black rock exploded in fire.

What does this sentence contribute to the plot?

• It is the resolution, because Brian has solved his problem, ending the conflict.

• It represents the rising action, because the problem is becoming even worse.

• It serves as the climax, because after this Brian begins to solve the problem.

• It is part of the falling action, because it is the solution to Brian's problem.

Bonus: In the story, from Hatchet, what does Terry do in Brian's dream to help his friend?

• Terry goes hunting.

• Terry lights a charcoal fire.

• Terry gives Brian a map.

• Terry shows Brian a river.

In the story, from Tracker, in the first sentence, John hears a swoosh and looks around. How does this sentence contribute to the story?

• It shows that John is not very good at hunting by himself.

• It introduces a theme about the thrill of deer hunting.

• It establishes that John's conflict will be with the deer.

• It creates suspense about whether John will find a deer.

In the story, from Tracker, how does paragraph 2 develop the setting of this story?

• It shows snow and swamp grass on the ground.

• It reveals how far from home John has walked.

• It helps readers understand what a deer bed is.

• It explains what time of day it is in the story.