English 1 Midterm

Front

What are the stages of a story plot?

Back

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What are the two types of conflict in literature?

Back

External and Internal

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What type of conflict is represented when a character faces societal pressure?

Back

Character vs. Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What type of conflict is represented when a character struggles against nature?

Back

Character vs. Nature

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

Back

The message or lesson the writer wants the reader to take away.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is 'exposition' in a story?

Back

The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is 'rising action' in a story?

Back

The series of events that create suspense and lead to the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is 'climax' in a story?

Back

The turning point or most intense moment in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is 'falling action' in a story?

Back

The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is 'resolution' in a story?

Back

The conclusion where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to an end.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9