Plot Elements in Enemy Pie

What is the Exposition of Enemy Pie?

• The protagonist’s father teaches him how to make pie.

• The protagonist meets a new neighbor and learns he might be an enemy.

• The protagonist's family goes on a vacation to the beach.

• The protagonist receives a letter from his best friend.

Answer explanation

This question highlights the part of the story where the main conflict is introduced, setting up the events that follow.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the Rising Action of the story "Enemy Pie"?

• The protagonist’s father explains that making Enemy Pie is the only way to get rid of enemies.

• The protagonist and his enemy start spending time together and playing games.

• The protagonist’s enemy refuses to eat the pie and starts a fight.

• The protagonist’s family moves to a new house.

Answer explanation

This question focuses on the development of the plot where tension builds as the protagonist interacts with the so-called enemy, leading to changes in his perception.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the climax of the story "Enemy Pie"?

• The protagonist’s enemy comes to his house to confront him about the pie.

• The protagonist realizes that he has developed a friendship with the enemy after spending time together.

• The protagonist’s father reveals that the pie is just a normal pie and not magical.

• The protagonist's enemy refuses to play any games and stays distant.

Answer explanation

The climax is the turning point where the protagonist's realization about the enemy changes the course of the story.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the falling action of the story "Enemy Pie"?

• The protagonist and his new friend continue to play and enjoy each other's company.

• The protagonist’s father makes a new batch of Enemy Pie to give to other neighbors.

• The protagonist’s enemy leaves town, and the protagonist feels relieved.

• The protagonist’s family has a big party to celebrate making new friends.

Answer explanation

The falling action shows the resolution and the characters' return to a sense of normalcy as the protagonist’s relationship with the former enemy evolves into a friendship.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the resolution of the story "Enemy Pie"?

• The protagonist’s enemy moves away, and the protagonist is happy to be rid of him.

• The protagonist’s father makes a new pie to share with the protagonist’s friends.

• The protagonist and the former enemy become good friends, and the conflict is resolved.

• The protagonist and his enemy have a final confrontation that ends in a disagreement.

Answer explanation

The resolution wraps up the story by showing how the initial conflict is resolved through the development of a genuine friendship.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4