Exploring Plot Through Setting and Character

Analyze how the setting of a story can influence the mood and actions of the characters. Provide an example from a literary text you have read.

• The setting has no impact on the characters.

• The setting can create a mood that influences characters' emotions and decisions, such as a stormy night creating tension.

• The setting only provides a backdrop and does not affect the plot.

• The setting is only important for visualizing the story.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Evaluate how a character's actions in a story can lead to a conflict. Use evidence from a text you have read to support your answer.

• Characters' actions are unrelated to conflicts.

• A character's actions can create or escalate conflicts, such as a character lying leading to mistrust.

• Conflicts arise only from external events, not characters' actions.

• Conflicts are predetermined and not influenced by characters.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Discuss how the resolution of a conflict in a story can affect the development of the plot. Provide an example from a literary text.

• The resolution of a conflict has no impact on the plot.

• The resolution can lead to character growth and new plot developments, such as a character learning a lesson.

• The resolution only serves to end the story.

• The resolution is unrelated to the plot's progression.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Analyze how the introduction of a new character can change the direction of the plot in a story. Use an example from a text you have read.

• New characters do not affect the plot.

• A new character can introduce new conflicts or solutions, altering the plot's direction.

• New characters only serve to fill space in the story.

• The plot remains unchanged regardless of new characters.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Evaluate how the setting of a story can create challenges for the characters. Provide an example from a literary text.

• The setting only provides a background and does not create challenges.

• The setting can present obstacles, such as a desert setting leading to survival challenges.

• Characters are unaffected by the setting.

• The setting is irrelevant to the characters' challenges.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Discuss how a character's development throughout a story can influence the plot's outcome. Use evidence from a text you have read.

• Character development does not affect the plot.

• A character's growth can lead to new decisions and plot twists, such as a shy character becoming a leader.

• Characters remain static and do not influence the plot.

• The plot is predetermined and unaffected by character development.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Analyze how the climax of a story can reveal the true nature of a character. Provide an example from a literary text.

• The climax does not reveal anything about characters.

• The climax can show a character's true intentions or strengths, such as a character showing bravery in a crisis.

• Characters are unchanged by the climax.

• The climax is only important for action, not character development.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Evaluate how the setting can symbolize a character's internal conflict in a story. Use an example from a text you have read.

• The setting cannot symbolize internal conflicts.

• The setting can reflect a character's internal struggle, such as a stormy sea symbolizing turmoil.

• Internal conflicts are unrelated to the setting.

• The setting is only a physical location and does not symbolize anything.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Discuss how the resolution of a story can provide insight into a character's motivations. Provide an example from a literary text.

• The resolution does not reveal character motivations.

• The resolution can clarify why a character acted a certain way, such as revealing a character's secret goal.

• Character motivations are unrelated to the resolution.

• The resolution only serves to end the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Analyze how a character's relationships with others can drive the plot forward. Use evidence from a text you have read.

• Relationships do not affect the plot.

• A character's interactions can lead to new conflicts or alliances, influencing the plot.

• Characters' relationships are static and do not drive the plot.

• The plot is unaffected by characters' relationships.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3