Character and Plot Analysis

Isla just found out she didn't make the soccer team. Which of the following best describes Isla's internal response?

• The way Isla looks

  
  

• The actions Isla takes

  
  

• The thoughts and feelings Isla experiences

  
  

• The setting where Isla lives

  
  

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Mia is reading a story where everything changes after a big event, and the tension is at its highest. What is this part of the story called?

• The background information

  
  

• The events after the main problem is solved

  
  

• The turning point or most intense moment

  
  

• The introduction of the characters

  
  

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Luna is reading a book set in ancient Egypt. Which of the following best describes the historical setting of the story?

• A place where animals live

  
  

• A time period in the past that influences the story

  
  

• A made-up world with magic

  
  

• A character’s favorite food

  
  

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

During a spelling bee, Daniel feels nervous before his turn, decides to study harder for next time, runs out of the classroom, and remembers a past event. Which of the following is an example of Daniel's external response?

• Feeling nervous before a test

  
  

• Deciding to study harder

  
  

• Running out of the classroom

  
  

• Remembering a past event

  
  

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Grace is writing a story set in a small village with unique traditions. How might the cultural setting of her story influence the plot?

• By affecting the characters’ beliefs and actions

  
  

• By adding more characters

  
  

• By changing the weather

  
  

• By making the story longer

  
  

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best shows how a character’s internal response can move the plot forward?

• Henry feels guilty and decides to confess a secret

  
  

• Henry lives in a big city

  
  

• Henry wears a red shirt

  
  

• Henry eats breakfast

  
  

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Charlotte and Benjamin are living in a city during a war. How might this historical setting affect their lives?

• They might have to make difficult choices for survival

  
  

• Their story will have no conflict

  
  

• They will always be happy

  
  

• The setting will not matter

  
  

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A student helps a new classmate find their way around school, introduces them to others, and sits with them at lunch. What does this action suggest about the student’s character, and how might it affect the story

• The student is helpful and friendly, which may lead to a new friendship or positive changes in the class dynamic

  
  

• The student is confused and gets lost

  
  

• The student is shy and avoids others

  
  

• The student is late and misses class

  
  

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character is always late to school and often forgets homework. How might these external responses affect the events in the story?

• The character moves to a new city

  
  

• The character wins an awa

  
  

• The character faces consequences that create new challenges in the plo

  
  

• The character becomes the class presiden

  
  

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• When the author tells you directly what a character is like.

  
  

• When the author describes the setting in detail.

  
  

• When the author explains the plot’s main conflict.

  
  

• When the author shows a character’s traits through their actions, words, and thoughts.

  
  

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3