Plot Elements Quiz

Samuel, Abigail, and Michael are in a book club reading a novel. Which option best defines the plot of the novel they are reading?

• The main idea of the story

• The lesson (theme) in the story

• The sequence of events in the story

• Necessary information about the characters and setting is introduced

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

During a storytelling session, Charlotte was explaining the structure of her favorite novel. She highlighted a part where the tension and conflict were decreasing after reaching a peak. What part of the plot diagram was Charlotte highlighting?

• Rising action

• Falling action

• Exposition

• Climax

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

During a storytelling session, James narrated a story. If the part where Ethan, the protagonist, discovers a hidden treasure is highlighted, what part of the plot diagram does it represent?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Rising action

• Falling action

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

During a school play, Grace was introducing the characters and setting at the beginning. What element of the plot is Grace describing?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Rising action

• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which element of the plot is being described in this scenario?

After a heated debate in the student council meeting, Evelyn, Oliver, and Kai finally reach a compromise. The tension in the room lessens as they start to work out their differences.

• Climax

• Exposition

• Rising action

• Falling action

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Ethan, Michael, and Aria are performing a play. Which element of the plot is described?

This element includes the turning point of the play, where the conflict between Ethan and Michael reaches its peak.

• Climax

• Exposition

• Rising action

• Falling action

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Select the part of the text that represents the rising action.

• 1. 1. Lily prepares a basket of goodies for her sick friend Hannah and walks through the busy city to deliver it to her.

• 2. 2. Oliver, a mischievous friend, sees Lily walking and stops her to ask where she is going. After Lily tells him, Oliver rushes ahead to Hannah's house, pretends to be her, and waits for Lily. Lily arrives at Hannah's house, sits next to the bed, and questions all the things that look different about her friend.

• 3. Lily comments on Oliver's eyes, ears, nose, and teeth, and he responds by revealing his prank.

• 4. Some friends arrive at the house soon after and notice Oliver pretending to be Hannah. They reveal Oliver's prank, and Hannah and Lily are surprised.

• 5. Safe and happy, they thank their friends for revealing the prank.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Select the part of the text that represents the climax.

• 1. 1. Aiden prepares a basket of goodies for his sick Grandmother and walks through the dangerous city to deliver it to her.

• 2. 2. A stranger sees Aiden walking and stops him to ask where he is going. After Aiden tells him, the stranger rushes ahead to the Grandmother's house, enters it, and disguises himself as her. Aiden arrives at his Grandmother's house, sits next to the bed, and questions all the things that look different about his grandmother.

• 3. Aiden comments on the stranger's eyes, ears, nose, and teeth, and he responds by revealing his true identity.

• 4. Some police officers arrive at the house soon after and notice the stranger dressed as the Grandmother. The officers apprehend the stranger, and Grandmother and Aiden are safe.

• 5. Safe and happy, they thank the police officers for saving their lives.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3