6th grade Literary Elements Review

What is the purpose of the exposition in literary text?

• To describe the main conflict and its resolution

• To introduce the characters, setting, and background information

• To explain the theme of the story in detail

• To create suspense and excitement leading to the 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

A scene introducing the protagonist's home and daily life is known as the __________ in literary text

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following BEST describes an initiating event?

• The main character moving to a new town where challenges begin

• A detailed explanation of the setting and background

• The final battle between the hero and the antagonist

• The moment the character reflects on the lesson learned

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The _________ event is the moment the story's conflict is introduced or begins.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

The central ______ in the story is the problem or struggle that drives the story's plot

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does "rising action" refer to in a story?

• The resolution of the story’s main problem

• The introduction of characters, setting, and background information

• The moment the conflict is introduced or begins

• Events that increase tension and develop the story’s central conflict

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of rising action in literary text?

• A character struggling to find clues to solve a mystery

• A peaceful description of the main character’s hometown

• The final battle between the hero and the villain

• A lesson learned by the character after the conflict is resolved

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The series of events that build tension and lead to the climax is known as the _______ _______

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The point of greatest tension or the turning point in the story is known as the ______

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following is an example of the climax in literary text?

• A description of the main character’s life at the beginning of the story

• A series of small challenges the character faces while preparing for a competition

• A detective finally discovering who committed the crime after a tense confrontation

• A quiet moment where the character reflects on what they learned

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5