GEORGIA ELA STANDARD RL5

Which text structure is commonly used by authors to create suspense by revealing events in a non-linear fashion?

• Chronological order

• Flashback

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the order of events in a story contribute to building suspense?

• By presenting events in a predictable sequence

• By revealing the climax at the beginning

• By delaying the resolution of conflicts

• By providing a detailed background

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Which technique is used by authors to create suspense by hinting at future events?

• Dialogue

• Foreshadowing

• Characterization

• Setting description

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Evaluate the author's choice of using a cliffhanger at the end of a chapter. What effect does this have on the reader?

• It provides closure to the story

• It decreases interest in the story

• It encourages the reader to continue reading

• It reveals the main conflict

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Identify the text structure used when an author starts a story in the middle of the action and then provides background information.

• In medias res

• Linear narrative

• Circular narrative

• Stream of consciousness

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Analyze how the sequence of events in a mystery novel can lead to a surprising conclusion.

• By following a predictable pattern

• By introducing red herrings

• By focusing solely on character development

• By using a straightforward narrative

Explain how an author might use pacing to create suspense in a story.

• By maintaining a constant speed throughout the narrative

• By slowing down during action scenes

• By varying the speed of the narrative to build tension

• By focusing on character thoughts

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Interpret the use of a stormy night as a setting in a suspenseful story. What might this foreshadow?

• A peaceful resolution

• An upcoming conflict or danger

• A character's internal struggle

• A comedic event

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Evaluate the effectiveness of an unreliable narrator in creating mystery in a story.

• It provides a clear and accurate account of events

• It confuses the reader and detracts from the story

• It adds layers of complexity and uncertainty

• It simplifies the plot

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Identify the technique used when an author provides subtle hints about the story's outcome without revealing it directly.

• Direct exposition

• Symbolism

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3