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parts of a plot

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name

Class

Date

The _______ is every event that happens in a story.

problem

plot

solution

Which element of plot introduces the characters and the setting of the story?

exposition/introduction

resolution/conclusion

climax

rising action

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

Resolution

Climax

Falling Action

Exposition

The problem faced by the main character is developed during the ______________.

Exposition

Rising Action

Falling Action

Resolution

What is the part of the story leading up to the climax?

Expostion

Rising Action

Falling Action

None of the Above

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Exposition

The rising action of the plot...

is the series of events that help the reader understand the conflict.

show how the problem is resolved.

show a change in the main character.

is the theme.

Turning point in a story; moment of greatest suspense; problem at most intense or dramatic moment.

Rising Action

Resolution

Climax

Falling Action

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Exposition

10.

What happens right after the climax?

Exposition

Falling Action

Resolution

Transition

11.

The ending when the major problem has been wrapped up.

falling action

rising action

climax

resolution

12.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

Rising Action

Climax

Resolution

Exposition

13.

What is the purpose of antagonist in a story?

to challenge the main character

to fight against the bad guys

to battle to forces of nature

to stand up to social norms

14.

Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?

Annika's mom was unable to come to her speech.

Jenna and her sister fought over their parents' car.

Rojel finished his homework early, so he watched some TV.

Lee couldn't make up his mind whether or not to go to the party.

15.

Which of the following is an example of character vs. nature?

Batman fought against the Joker for a long time.

Hamlet struggled to decide if the ghost was real or sent by the devil.

Santiago faced the harsh sunlight and storms from his little boat on the sea.

Atticus Finch went against his town's racist views when he defended Tom Robinson.

16.

When a character goes against the government, culture, or morals around him, it's an example of

character vs. self

character vs. nature

character vs. society

character vs. character

17.

True or False: Every story has exactly one conflict to resolve.

True

False

18.

True or False: Another name for "internal conflict" is character vs. nature.

True

False

19.

Which of the following is not considered a type of external conflict?

character vs. nature

character vs. literature

character vs. society

character vs. character

20.

Brian has the best dog in the world. In fact, he has one of the only dogs in the world. That's because dogs are not allowed in Brian's world, where people believe that dogs spread diseases. Brian's dog will be executed if he is caught. Soon Brian learns of a mysterious underground dog owners club and joins the fight to legalize dogs. Can Brian and his new friends prove to the world that dogs are safe and friendly?

Character vs Character

Character vs Nature

Character vs Society

Character vs Self

21.

After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was absolutely perfect, until he noticed the termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home.

Character vs Character

Character vs Nature

Character vs Society

Character vs Self

22.

Carly's in 8th grade and she wants to go to high school more than anything else. Unfortunately she's been playing in her ELAR class and now she's backed into a corner. She has to get a perfect score on the final exam or she won't go to high school. With the help of her best friend whom she calls Beans, Carly studies harder than ever before. Will it be enough?

Character vs Character

Character vs Nature

Character vs Society

Character vs Self

23.

Linda wants nothing more than to see her children happy, but her youngest has asked for a Robo-Kite, the hottest toy of this holiday season. After many hours of searching, Linda finally finds one at a department store, but Bruce finds it at the same time, and his son Robert wants it equally bad. Linda engages in a battle with Bruce for the Robo-Kite, both determined to take the toy home for their child. Who will take home the prize?

Character vs Character

Character vs Nature

Character vs Society

Character vs Self

24.

Annie and her family live on a farm in rural Kansas. When a huge storm rolls in suddenly, she and her family must retreat to the shelter, but all the animals are out grazing. Worse still, a tornado has been spotted in their area. Will Annie and her family be able to rustle the livestock into the barn in time?

Character vs Character

Character vs Nature

Character vs Society

Character vs Self

25.

When an evil ogre kidnaps the princess, the brave knight Lewis sets out to return her safely to the castle. Along the way he must defeat monsters, powerful wizards, and an evil dragon. Will Lewis prevail on his quest or will the powerful ogre crush him?

Character vs Character

Character vs Nature

Character vs Society

Character vs Self

26.

Freddy just turned sixteen and he wants a car badly, so he starts mowing lawns and landscaping to earn money with his neighbor Eric. After a few days working together, Freddy and Eric have a disagreement and Eric leaves to start his own company. Now the former friends are competing ferociously for work in their neighborhood. Things take a turn for the worse when Eric starts sabotaging Freddy's operation. Will Freddy retaliate? Can the former friends reconcile? Will Freddy ever get a car?

Character vs Character

Character vs Nature

Character vs Society

Character vs Self

27.

Jerome and his family are vacationing on an island in tropical paradise. The waters are clear, the skies are big, and sand is clean. Suddenly, when a rumble shakes Jerome's sister off of her beach chair, Jerome remembers that the island on which they are staying is one big volcano. Soon the mountain releases its wrath and the eruption threatens every person on the island. Will Jerome and his family ever make it back home?

Character vs Character

Character vs Nature

Character vs Society

Character vs Self

28.

Buck is the most skilled banjo player in town and is praised by all, until Chuck arrives from the big city. Soon Buck's fans are going to Chuck's showings instead and Buck decides to settle it. Now Buck must compete with Chuck in a contest of dueling banjos to determine who is the greatest and who will leave town for good. Will Buck's raw, grassroots twang overcome Chuck's more polished big city style?

Character vs Character

Character vs Nature

Character vs Society

Character vs Self

29.

After Kylie and her friends run out of gas on a road trip, they find themselves stranded in the middle of the desert with nobody around for miles. With no phone signal, little water, and the brutal desert sun pounding down on them, Kylie and her friends make a desperate attempt to find water. Will they survive the harsh elements?

Character vs Character

Character vs Nature

Character vs Society

Character vs Self

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Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 40mins

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