Analyzing Plot Narrative Techniques

The description or explanation of background information within a narrative

is called . . .

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

ELAGSE9-10RL5

The tension stemming from the narrative's central conflict grows through successive plot developments

is called the . . .

• Exposition.

• Rising Action.

• Climax.

• Falling Action.

• Resolution.

Tags

ELAGSE9-10RL5

The narrative's central turning point, which all the preceding plot developments have been leading up to

• Exposition.

• Rising Action.

• Climax.

• Falling Action.

• Resolution.

Tags

ELAGSE9-10RL5

The tension stemming from the narrative’s central conflict decreases as it moves toward the conclusion

• Exposition.

• Rising Action.

• Climax.

• Falling Action.

• Resolution.

Tags

ELAGSE9-10RL5

The final section of a narrative’s plot, in which loose ends are tied up and lingering questions are answered is called the . . .

• Exposition.

• Rising Action.

• Climax.

• Falling Action.

• Resolution.

Tags

ELAGSE9-10RL5

Characters who change at some point in the story are known as . . .

• Flat characters.

• Round characters.

• Static characters.

• Dynamic characters.

Tags

ELAGSE9-10RL3

Literary techniques that portray differences between appearance and reality, or expectation and result

• Theme.

• Tone.

• Mood.

• Irony.

Tags

ELAGSE9-10RL5

Indirect characterization includes . . .

(Check all that apply.)

• Dialogue

• Physical traits

• Thoughts/feelings

• Actions

Tags

ELAGSE9-10RL3

What is a linear plot in a narrative?

• A category or type of artistic composition

• A narrative structure with a clear beginning, middle, and end

• A type of puzzle that requires creative thinking to solve

• The conclusion or final outcome of a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does resolution refer to in a story or plot?

• The conclusion or final outcome of a story

• The category or type of artistic composition

• The person's typical way of operating

• The process of reaching a specific conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5