Which sequence correctly orders the plot diagram?

Exposition → Rising action → Climax → Falling action → Resolution

Climax → Rising action → Falling action → Exposition → Resolution

Exposition → Falling action → Rising action → Climax → Resolution

Resolution → Exposition → Climax → Rising action → Falling action

The theme of a story is:

A lesson or message the author wants to convey

The time and place of the story

A conversation between characters

The topic differs from the theme because it is:

B) A specific subject the story is about

The place and time where a story occurs

The internal conflict of the character

Shows characters’ thoughts, feelings, and interactions

Character vs. Society conflict occurs when:

A character struggles with laws, norms, or beliefs of a group

A character struggles with their own feelings

A character fights another character physically

A character battles a natural disaster

Which of the following is an example of Character vs. Character?

A) A student arguing with a teacher

B) A character debating with themselves

C) A person trying to survive a storm

D) A character struggling with fear

Dialogue helps the reader:

Learn characters’ thoughts, feelings, and conflicts

Understand the story’s setting

Restating information in your own words

Summarizing the story in one word

Summarizing involves:

Condensing information into main ideas only

Giving a detailed account of every sentence

Which is true about paraphrasing?

It keeps the same meaning but uses different words

It is shorter than the original text

Summarizing is best used when:

You need the full details of a passage

Which is an example of paraphrasing?

Original: "The cat ran quickly up the tree." Paraphrase: "The feline sprinted up the tree."

Original: "The cat ran quickly up the tree." Paraphrase: "The cat ran quickly up the tree."

Original: "The cat ran quickly up the tree." Paraphrase: "Animals climb trees."

Original: "The cat ran quickly up the tree." Paraphrase: "The tree was tall."

A good summary should:

Include the main idea and key points

Paraphrasing and summarizing are similar because:

Both require understanding the original text

Both ignore the original meaning

Which statement is a summary of: "The boy went to the park, played soccer, bought ice cream, and met his friend"?

The boy played in the park and met his friend.

The boy went to the park, played soccer, bought ice cream, and met his friend.

When paraphrasing, you should:

Keep the meaning and order the same but change words

Cause and effect text structure shows:

Reasons why something happens and the results

Which is an example of compare and contrast?

Discussing the differences between two animals

Telling what happened in a story

Problem and solution text structure is used to:

Present a problem and show how it is resolved

Which clue indicates cause and effect?

C) "Similarly" or "on the other hand"

Which clue indicates problem and solution?

"The problem is" or "to solve this"

ELA Quarterly Exam

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RL.6.3, RI.6.5, RL.8.3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The exposition of a story usually includes:

The climax of the story

Introduction of characters, setting, and conflict

The resolution of the conflict

A series of events leading to the climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The rising action is best described as:

Events that build tension and lead to the climax

The final outcome of the story

Background information about characters

The turning point of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The climax is:

The introduction of the main character

The highest point of tension in the story

The conclusion where all conflicts are resolved

Events that hint at what will happen next

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the falling action, the story:

Introduces the setting

Resolves minor conflicts and leads toward the ending

Reaches the peak of suspense

Begins the main problem

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The resolution:

Presents the main problem

Introduces a new character

Brings the story to a close

Explains the theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT part of a standard plot diagram?

Exposition

Rising action

Character development chart

Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When a story starts in the middle of events, this is called:

Foreshadowing

In medias res

Flashback

Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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ELA Quarterly Exam

65 questions

The exposition of a story usually includes:

The rising action is best described as:

The climax is:

In the falling action, the story:

The resolution:

Which of the following is NOT part of a standard plot diagram?

When a story starts in the middle of events, this is called:

A story’s conflict is most directly tied to which part of the plot diagram?

If the main character struggles against nature (like a hurricane), the conflict is:

Which part of the plot often includes foreshadowing?

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