7.3.R.3 Story Elements Characterization

Which best describes the rising action?

• the ending of the story where loose ends are tied up

• events that build tension and move the story toward the climax

• the introduction of the setting and characters

• the final moment when the problem is solved

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the role of the antagonist?

• to provide the setting of the story

• to oppose or create obstacles for the protagonist

• to explain the theme

• to resolve the conflict

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which part of the story introduces the characters, setting, and main problem?

• climax

• exposition

• resolution

• falling action

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following best defines resolution?

• the turning point of the story

• the introduction of new characters

• the part where the problem is solved and the story ends

• the series of events that create suspense

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which sequence of plot elements is in the correct order?

• Rising action, exposition, climax, resolution, falling action

• Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

• Climax, rising action, exposition, falling action, resolution

• Exposition, climax, falling action, rising action, resolution

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which best defines the climax of a story?

• the moment of greatest tension or turning point

• the problem introduced at the start

• the part of the story where new characters appear

• the final event that wraps up the story

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The chain of connected events that make up a story is called the ______.

• plot

• theme

• setting

• character

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What comes directly after the climax and leads the reader toward the ending?

• falling action

• exposition

• setting

• resolution

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

6. Setting refers to the _______ and _______ of a story.

• time, place

• plot, theme

• character, conflict

• author, title

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How are the protagonist and antagonist different?

• The protagonist is the hero or main character, while the antagonist works against them.

• The protagonist is the character creating the problem, while the antagonist solves it.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3