Literary Terms

What is the definition of plot?

• Sequence of events
• The plan or groundwork of the story
• A series of events
• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

The exposition of a story ________________________.

• Set the stage for the climax
• Determines the outcome of the conflict
• Presents essential background information
• Establishes a new norm

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Rising Action ________________________. 

• Sets the stage for the climax
• Includes all the action and events that occur before the climax
• Both A and B
• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

The climax of a story________________________.

• Presents essential background information
• Is a turning point or point of greatest intensity
• Does not determine the outcome of the conflict
• Is the plan or groundwork of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

________________________ = A series of events that happen after the climax.

• Conflict
• Exposition
• Resolution
• Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

Resolution occurs after the ________________________ and establishes a new norm.

• Climax
• Falling Action
• Exposition
• Essential background information

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

Which of the following is NOT part of the setting of a story?

• Environment
• Intensity
• Location
• Time

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

The emotional atmosphere of a story and the voice of the narrator are the ________________.  

• Feelings/Thoughts
• Beginning/End
• Mood/Tone
• Action/Reaction

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CCSS.RL.6.6

Conflict is the ________________________ between opposing forces.

• Struggle
• Friendship
• Relationship
• Story

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

________________________ conflict takes place in a character’s head/mind.

• Internal
• External

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3B