Mixture
Ava had spent weeks building a model for the school competition. The night before the contest, her little brother accidentally knocked it off the table and broke part of it. Ava was upset, but she knew she had to figure out how to repair it before morning.
Which plot element is BEST represented by this part of the story?
A. Exposition
B. Climax
C. Resolution
D. Falling Action
Climax
traits that describe a character in a story
Character Traits
I stood behind the curtain, listening as the students before me performed. My hands were shaking, and I could feel my heart pounding. When my name was called, I took a deep breath and walked onto the stage. I reminded myself that I had practiced for this moment all week.
First Person
Jordan stared at the math test on his desk. He had studied for hours the night before, but some of the questions looked completely different from the ones he had practiced. He felt his stomach tighten as he wondered if he would remember what to do.
Across the room, Maya calmly worked through the problems. She had studied the same material, but she felt confident that she would do well.
What point of view is the passage written in?
Third Person
Mia saw a small puppy wandering near the playground. She checked its collar but there was no phone number. Instead of ignoring it, Mia stayed with the puppy and asked an adult for help. She waited until the owner arrived.
What character trait does Mia show?
Amelia searched underneath the couch for her grandmother's necklace. She felt nervous because she knew how important the necklace was to her grandmother. She didn't know that her brother, Caleb, had already found it and was hiding it behind his back as a surprise.
3rd person
Noah noticed that his partner had forgotten to bring the materials for their project. Instead of getting angry, Noah shared his supplies and helped his partner finish the project. He even stayed a few minutes after class to make sure everything was ready.
Which character trait BEST describes Noah?
A. Selfish
B. Impatient
C. Helpful
D. Careless
Helpful
The peak of the story. They most exciting part.
Climax
Evan accidentally knocked over his partner's science project. The model broke into several pieces. Evan immediately apologized and offered to help rebuild it, even though it meant staying after school.
Honest
You step out of the tent and feel the cold morning air against your face. You hear birds singing in the trees as you walk toward the lake. Your shoes crunch against the leaves, and you wonder if you will catch a fish before breakfast.
Second Person
Mia had always been afraid of speaking in front of her class. When her teacher assigned a presentation, Mia wanted to ask for a different assignment. Instead, she practiced every night. On presentation day, she was still nervous, but she stood in front of the class and gave her speech. When she finished, she realized she was capable of doing difficult things.
What is the theme of the story?
Practice and courage can help you overcome your fears.
Series of events that come to the resolution
Falling Action
Lily had been working on a difficult puzzle for almost an hour. She couldn't figure out where the last pieces belonged. She wanted to quit, but she kept trying different strategies until she finally finished it.
Determined
Lena carefully carried the birthday cake into the kitchen. She hoped her mom wouldn't see her. In the living room, Dad was excited about the surprise, while Mom was wondering why everyone seemed to be acting strangely. Lena thought the plan was perfect, but Dad worried that Mom might discover the surprise too soon.
3rd person
When the class election began, Lucas really wanted to win. During his speech, he promised to listen to everyone's ideas. After another student won, Lucas congratulated her and offered to help with her plans. Even though he was disappointed, he kept his promise to support the class.
Which answer BEST describes Lucas?
A. He is selfish, and the theme is that winning is everything.
B. He is jealous, and the theme is that competition is unfair.
C. He is respectful, and the theme is that being a good sport matters more than winning.
D. He is dishonest, and the theme is that people should make promises they cannot keep.
C. He is respectful, and the theme is that being a good sport matters more than winning.
What happens in the exposition
When Maya noticed that her science fair partner had accidentally recorded the wrong measurements, she knew their project might not work. Her partner wanted to change the numbers so their results would look correct. Maya quietly explained that changing the data would make their project dishonest. She suggested that they redo the experiment, even though it meant staying after school and possibly earning a lower grade.
Ethan stared at the empty shelf where the class trophy had always been displayed. He remembered seeing it there that morning, but now it was gone. He felt certain that someone had taken it, although he didn't know who.
Across the room, Maya quietly watched Ethan search through the classroom. She knew exactly where the trophy was hidden because she had moved it earlier to decorate the classroom for a surprise celebration. She worried that Ethan would discover the surprise before everyone was ready.
3rd person