Plot Structure Quiz

What is the plot of a story?

• A problem, struggle or clash between two opposing characters, forces, or emotions.

• The vantage point from which a writer tells a story, such as first-person, limited third person, omniscient third person, and second

• The storyline being told. The events that make up the story.

• One who tells, or narrates, a story.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the conflict in the story?

• The turning point or most exciting part of the story.

• The beginning of the story.

• The ending of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is conflict?

• The problem of the story. A struggle or clash between two opposing characters, forces, or emotions.

• The vantage point from which a writer tells a story, such as first person, limited third person, omniscient third person, and second

• The series of related events that make up a story, its underlying structure.

• One who tells, or narrates, a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following literary techniques provides the time and place of the story?

• Dialogue

• Imagery

• Setting

• Character

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is one way a writter can help paint a picture for the reader for their story?

Hint: Show, Don't Tell

• Dialogue, a conversation between two or more people.

• Show, don't tell. Using imagery/sensory language that appeals to the senses.

• Setting, the time and place of the story.

• Character, an individual in a story.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Fill in the blank.

External conflict is character v. ________

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Audience refers to...

• the reason for or intent in writing.

• the person reading the writing or text.

• your unique personality on paper.

• the mechanical or technical aspects of writing and may be specific to the requirements of the subject or topic.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Please list the three elements of the exposition of the story.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Please select the FIVE elements of plot structure.

HINT: Please be sure to have FIVE (5) answer choices selected.

• Exposition

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Falling Action

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The sequence of events in a story is called...?

• Conflict

• Plot Structure

• Characters

• Climax

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9