Grade 7 Plot Structure

What does the exposition of a story typically introduce?

• The highest point of tension

• The main conflict

• Background information and characters

• The resolution of the conflict

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes the initiating event in a story?

• The moment when the conflict is resolved

• The introduction of the main character

• The event that begins the story's main conflict

• The final battle or confrontation

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the climax of a story?

• The opening scene

• The point with the highest tension or conflict

• The part where characters are introduced

• The conclusion of the story

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does the falling action in a story do?

• Introduces the characters

• Builds up the story's climax

• Shows the events after the climax leading to the resolution

• Presents the main conflict

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the resolution in a story?

• The beginning of the story

• The highest point of action

• The introduction of the conflict

• The part where the conflict is resolved

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the initiating event in this excerpt: "As soon as she opened the door, a cold wind rushed in, and the room went dark."

• The room going dark

• Opening the door

• A cold wind rushing in

• The introduction of a character

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the following excerpt, what is the climax? "The hero stood before the dragon, knowing well this could be his last breath. With a shout, he charged forward."

• The hero standing before the dragon

• The hero charging forward

• The hero taking his last breath

• The introduction of the dragon

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the resolution in this excerpt: "After years of struggle, the village was finally at peace. The crops were growing, children were playing, and the threat was no more."

• The crops growing

• The village being at peace

• Children playing

• The threat being no more

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Sequence the following events in a narrative: 1. The protagonist discovers a hidden door. 2. The antagonist is defeated. 3. The protagonist learns of a great threat. 4. The protagonist and antagonist confront each other.

• 3, 1, 4, 2

• 1, 3, 4, 2

• 3, 4, 2, 1

• 1, 3, 2, 4

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What event initiates the main conflict in this story excerpt: "The moment the letter arrived, nothing was the same. It called him to a challenge he never expected."

• The arrival of the letter

• The challenge being unexpected

• The change in the situation

• The protagonist reading the letter

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking