STAAR Review Fiction

In analyzing a story, why is it important to identify the climax?

• It helps to predict future events in the story.

• It is usually where the main characters are introduced.

• It represents the point of highest tension and is a turning point that determines the outcome.

• It provides details about the setting of the story.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• climax

• exposition

• falling action

• resolution

How can the resolution of a plot impact the reader's understanding of the story?

• It can introduce new characters that will appear in a sequel.

• It can leave the reader with questions, adding to the story's mystery.

• It provides closure, resolving conflicts and answering questions raised throughout the story.

• It typically starts the story over from a different character's point of view.

literary work that is not real. It is usually made up.

• nonfiction

• prefix

• drama

• fiction

How does a character's reaction to challenges help in developing their role in a story?

• It shows how other characters are likely to react in similar situations.

• It provides background information about the setting of the story.

• It reveals the character's traits and helps in understanding their development.

• It introduces new characters to the story.

When a question asks what's the message or important idea of the story, what skill is it asking for?

• main idea

• inference

• theme

• summarize

Fiction

• has characters and setting

• gives facts

• has a plot

• gives information

• not real

What is the primary purpose of the exposition in a fictional story?

• To introduce the main characters and setting

• To resolve the main conflict

• To present the climax

• To provide a twist ending

Which of the following best describes a dynamic character in fiction?

• A character who remains unchanged throughout the story

• A character who undergoes significant internal change

• A character who is only present in the background

• A character who is the main antagonist

In fiction, what is the role of a subplot?

• To distract from the main plot

• To provide comic relief

• To support and enhance the main plot

• To introduce new characters