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WorksheetsPlot Diagram Basics
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins
The term for the events that make up a story
Conflict
Exposition
Resolution
Theme
Plot
What is the purpose of the inciting incident?
It sets the rising action in motion.
It includes background information on the characters.
It concludes the conflict.
It is an observation about life that the author is sharing with readers.
It shows what happens to the characters at the end of the story.
What is the purpose of the falling action?
It sets the plot in motion.
The characters and setting are being introduced.
The events start to build toward a climax.
Loose ends are being tied up and the conflict is being resolved.
The ending of a plot is called the
Climax
Conflict
Rising Action
Theme
Resolution
Exposition
Setting and background info
Turning point
The end
Events after the climax
Rising Action
Events leading to the climax
Events after the climax
Setting and background
Point that hooks the reader's attention
Climax
Events leading to the resolution
Point that grabs the reader's attention
Turning point where the protagonist makes a tough decision
All conflicts are resolved and the story is over
The highest point of tension in a plot is the
Climax
Conflict
Plot
Inciting Incident
Exposition
The problem or struggle is the
Resolution
Theme
Conflict
Resolution
Climax
The part of the plot that introduces the setting is the
Climax
Resolution
Inciting Incident
Theme
Exposition
About what percent of the story is rising action?
(a)
Draw the rough shape of a plot diagram. You do not need to label the parts.
Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...
can be expressed in one word
always shows the setting
is always stated directly in the text
cannot be just one word
Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
The little boy lied to his mother.
With hard work, you can accomplish anything.
You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
What could be an example of a theme?
Friendship
Being prepared often leads to success.
How to bake chocolate chip cookies
Helping others
Don’t judge a book by its cover isn't a theme statement because...
it's about a book, not the characters.
it's too figurative
it's a cliche and a command
Wrong! It's a great theme statement
Select the theme statement that could be inferred from the paining.
Bombs are blasphemies.
When you're a soldier, you see some stuff.
War often traumatizes those who experience its horrors.
War traumatizes you.
Topic or Theme?
People without strong families may rely on other groups for a sense of community.
Topic
Theme
Topic or Theme?
Family
Topic
Theme
Which of the following is NOT a THEME STATEMENT?
Acceptance
People have to work hard to get what you want in life.
Greediness can cause problems with relationships.
Some tasks are better completed using teamwork.
Which of the following is an example of a THEME STATEMENT?
Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset
Rosa took a bad situation and made the best of it
Friendship
People's decisions are often an indication of their true character
The thunder clapped loudly shaking the house
"The sky was wide and very blue."
The imagery use in the sentence is?
Smell
Touch
Taste
Visual
The form of imagery employed in the following sentence?
As the chili touched my tongue, I thought a fire had been lit in my mouth.
Taste
Smell
Sound
Touch
Visual
The girl could smell the fresh lavender as she glided through the beautiful garden of delicate flowers.
They ate food
Which passage has a more cautionary mood?
1
2
Which passage has an unhappy mood?
1
2
Does this passage give the reader a positive or negative mood?
Positive
Negative
Which word best describes the mood of this passage?
Lively
Angry
Ominous
Amusing
Which word would best describe the mood of the passage?
Playful
Threatening
Lonely
Calm
Does this passage have a positive or negative mood?
Positive
Negative
What's the "mood" of a story?
Emotions audience feels from a given passage.
The time and place of the story.
The summary of events of the story.
The lesson the reader learns from the story.
Juxtaposition is...
The figurative comparison between two unlike things
Placing two things side by side, usually to show contrast
A position on the football field
What readers do when they compare and contrast
Consider the following idiom: “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Why is this also a juxtaposition example?
In this case, dogs are being personified as able to learn tricks
The reverse psychology of this proverb implies that you can indeed learn new things when you’ve gotten older.
The contrast between old and new demonstrates the difficulty of learning new things at an old age or after getting stuck in one’s ways.
Why would a writer use juxtaposition?
To surprise the reader
To create startling contrasts between two objects or ideas
To control the pacing of a text
To add a sense of musicality
Which of the following is an example of juxtaposition?
A loud woman dating a loud man
A quiet man dating a quieter woman
A quiet man dating a loud woman
(Answer with the most specific response.)
What fiction genre is impossible?
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Fantasy
Mystery
What does genre mean?
A type, or kind, of book
Something to read
The characters in a book
A French word
Realistic means:
Seems real, but is not
Real
Fake
Fictional
How are Science Fiction and Fantasy the same?
They are both long stories.
Both can be scary.
They are on the same shelf.
They're both impossible... at least for now.
When are Science Fiction stories usually set?
In the past
In the present
In the future
At any time
If a story gives you goosebumps and chills, what genre could it be?
Fantasy
Mystery
Scary
Humor
How does knowing a book's genre make reading easier?
Books are shorter
You can skip parts of the book
You can predict what might happen in the book
You know how it ends
Which character could ONLY be in a Science Fiction story?
A superhero
A wizard
A robot
A scientist
When magic happens, the story must be:
Fantasy
Realistic Fiction
Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Who would you find in a Realistic Fiction story:
A talking horse
A Civil War soldier
A soccer goalie
A detective
Which of these answers is a type of nonfiction booK?
fantasy
mystery
biography
poetry
Which of these is in the fiction category?
history book
science book
newspaper
drama
An informational text
is about an emotion an author wants to express.
is meant to entertain you.
is meant to be performed on a stage.
is meant to give you facts and teach you about something.
What does the "S" in STEAL stand for?
sight
sound
speech
search
What does the "T" in STEAL stand for?
thoughts
touch
tone
time
What does the "E" in STEAL stand for?
emotions of others
effect on others
emotions of character
energy of others
What does the "A" in STEAL stand for?
attitude
area
answers
actions
What does the "L" in STEAL stand for?
likes
looks
learns
listens
Jonathan invited a bunch of friends over to his house. He then talked to them for hours about all the trophies that he had won, his rare comic book collection, and how much money his dad makes. His friends did not enjoy their time at Jonathan's.
What character trait does Jonathan demonstrate?
selfish
brave
kind
thoughtful
Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag. After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see is family. He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.
How is the character's traits revealed?
actions
thoughts
speech
interactions with other characters
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.
How is the character's traits revealed?
actions
thoughts
speech
interactions with other characters
Kelvin found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman's ID card. Kelvin took the ID out of the wallet, walked to the woman's house, and returned the wallet to her.
Which character trait does Kevin demonstrate?
persistent
upbeat
honorable
rich
Rocky's cousin brought him to a party. Rocky didn't know anyone at the party. Shortly after getting there, Rocky's cousin disappeared. Rocky made a lot of new friends at this party and had a great time.
What character trait does Rocky demonstrate?
Rude
Outgoing
Supportive
Honest
"Wasn't that a great basketball game? I can't believe it went into overtime. How suspenseful!" said Wyatt.
"It was boring compared to a football game. Football is much more entertaining to watch than basketball," replied Noah.
Wyatt ignored his friend. Noah was always saying things like that. "Do you want some chips and salsa?"
"Not really," Noah answered. "Don't you have any normal potato chips in your house?"
Which character trait best describes Noah?
charming
selfish
argumentative
creative
