Sci-Fi, Plot Diagram, Conflict, and Personification

Where are Science Fiction stories often set?

• In the future

• on another planet

• both answers are correct

Conflicts in Science Fiction stories are usually caused by........

• people

• machines

• Both

Which of the following is an example of extrapolation?

• Mixing a chemical solution that erodes metal objects

• Building a time machine and visiting the year 3015

• Hanging a poster on the wall

Is this an example of personification?

As we dragged the table across the room it scratched the floor.

• yes

• no

Is this an example of personification?

The coins sang happily in Tim's pocket.

• yes

• no

Is this an example of personification?

"The wind blew steady for three days."

• yes

• no

Is this an example of personification?

"The tea pot whistled to let us know the water was ready."

• yes

• no

Is this an example of personification?

"The week before the party seemed very long to Ellen."

• yes

• no

Match the following

• D

• Climax

• E

• Resolution

• C

• Exposition

• B

• Rising Action

• A

• Falling action

Which word represents the part of the story where the conflict starts to develop and interest or suspense occurs?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

• Rising Action