Plot and Characters

The antagonist often provides the complication needed to drive the plot.

• True

• False

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In this story, Bryan is the main character’s brother. At the beginning of the story, he makes fun of the main character because of her hair cut. At the end of the story, he continues to make fun of the character. Bryan is most likely a

• static character

• dynamic character

• protagonist

• flat character

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Keith must find a way to earn $100 before the end of the month if he wants to go on an expensive field trip at school. His brother, who is jealous of him, tries to thwart his efforts to earn money. Keith is most likely the

• protagonist

• antagonist

• static character

• minor character

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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The problem faced by the main character is developed during the ______________.

• falling action

• exposition

• climax

• rising action

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CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

John is a doctor working against the clock to find a cure for a disease that is threatening the human race. Despite all odds, he meets the challenge. John is the

• protagonist

• antagonist

• static character

• minor character

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The beginning of the story. Characters and setting are introduced

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Climax

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CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Annemarie's best friend

• Mrs. Rosen

• Ellen

• Mrs. Hirsch

• Great-aunt Birte

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Which are the elements of the plot?

• Introduction, development, conclusion

• Exposition, development, conclusion

• Exposition, rising action, climax, conclusion

• Exposition, rising action, [anti]climax, falling action

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What are flat/static characters?

• Simple characters which do not change over the course of the story

• Complex characters which change over the course of the story

• Characters which symbolize concepts

• Characters which do not participate in the whole story

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What are round/dynamic characters?

• Simple characters which do not change over the course of the story

• Complex characters which change over the course of the story

• Characters which symbolize concepts

• Characters which do not participate in the whole story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3