Plot and Character Development Review

What is the inciting incident?

• It reveals the personality of the main character.

• It is the funniest part of the story.

• It is the most exciting part.

• It puts the action of the story in motion.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What happens in the resolution? (Pick two)

• The final outcome.

• Everyone lives happily ever after.

• The antagonist dies.

• The main problem is resolved or worked out.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does it mean to analyze a character in a story?

• To create a character

• To understand their motivations, traits, and development

• To list all the characters in the book

• To rewrite the character’s story

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is it important to consider the setting in a book review?

• It helps to make the review longer

• It provides context and influences the plot and characters

• It shows how many places are mentioned in the book

• It allows you to criticize the author’s choices

Which of the following questions would help you analyze the plot of a book?

• What is the title of the book?

• Who is the author?

• What challenges do the main characters face, and how do they resolve them?

• How many pages does the book have?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How do character relationships impact the story?

• Character relationships only serve as background information

• Character relationships drive the plot, create conflict, and influence character development.

• Character relationships are irrelevant to the plot

• Character relationships have no impact on the story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What drives a character's actions and decisions?

• Random chance and luck

• Motivations, desires, beliefs, and external influences

• Peer pressure and social media

• Weather and environmental factors

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an example of direct characterization from Orbiting Jupiter?

• When the author describes Joseph as a troubled and misunderstood teenager.

• When the author describes Joseph as a shy and introverted child.

• When the author describes Joseph as an adult with a successful career.

• When the author describes Joseph as a happy and carefree teenager.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an example of indirect characterization in The Outsiders?

• When Ponyboy directly states Johnny's personality traits

• When the author describes Johnny as a kind and caring person

• When Johnny's actions show that he is a tough and aggressive character

• When Ponyboy describes Johnny as 'a little dark puppy that has been kicked too many times and is lost in a crowd of strangers.'

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What type of character is Soda in The Outsiders?

• Static character

• Protagonist

• Flat character

• Antagonist

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3