Label what goes with each number on the plot diagram. Draw your answer.

What type of clause is in CAPS?

"WOULD I HAVE TO TIE MY OWN SHOES instead of letting the machine do it?"

• Independent

• Dependent

What type of clause is in CAPS?

"WHILE THE CHILDREN WERE GONE, the two men stood studying the lions."

• Independent

• Dependent

What type of clause is in CAPS?

"AS HE WATCHED THE SHADOWS MOVE, he could hear the lions feeding.

• Independent

• Dependent

What type of clause is in CAPS?

"Before he stepped inside, HE HEARD A FARAWAY SCREAM."

• Independent

• Dependent

Match the term with its definition:

• After the climax: loose ends are tied up

• Resolution

• Sets the story up: characters/ setting

• Rising action

• Turning point of the story

• Exposition

• Events where conflicts arise

• Climax

• Where the conflict is resolved

• Falling action

They didn't want to be late, ___ they hurried.

• nor
• but
• and
• so

Matt went to the beach, ___ he learned to surf.

• or
• and
• but
• for

Some kids were afraid to dive into the pool, _____ I dove in right away.

• yet
• so
• but
• and

I went to sleep early last night, ____ I still feel sleepy.

• yet
• so
• for
• and