Parts of Plot
Elements of Fiction
Playing the Field
Context Clues
Characters
100
This is the part of the plot where it is the turning point of the story
climax
100
What is realistic fiction?
Realistic fiction describes stories that are not true but could happen in real life.
100
What does the interaction between Mom and the boys show about her?
A Mom is eager to help the narrator with his request.
B Mom tries to consider everyone’s feelings when making decisions.
C Mom is angry that she has to give up her office for the narrator.
D Mom expects her children to act perfectly at all times.
B Mom tries to consider everyone’s feelings when making decisions.
100
The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.
A plump
B thin
C black and white
A plump
100
If we are analyzing how a character looks, which of the five ways are we analyzing?
Appearance
200
This is the part of plot where we learn who our characters are and the setting
(50 points to give me the 4th grade word, 200 points for the 5th grade word)
exposition
200
If I am reading a realistic fiction story, what would the author's purpose most likely be?
(Think of PIE)
To entertain
200
Read this sentence from paragraph 21.
This sentence suggests that the narrator believes —
A his parents do not understand why he wants his own room
B he is unlikely to get the outcome he wants
C his brother is too young to understand what is being asked of him
D he has the same problem as many of his friends
B he is unlikely to get the outcome he wants
200
Unlike her grandmother, who was very generous to her, Sarah’s parents were misers who never bought her anything.
A people who donate money to charity
B people who don’t spend money on anyone
C people who don’t have very much money
B people who don’t spend money on anyone
200
If I am asking you to describe a character's voice and dialogue, what will you be analyzing?
How the character sounds and speaks to others.
300
What is the falling action?
The part of the plot where our characters begin to solve their problem
300
True or False:
Realistic fiction stories can include a theme.
True
300
Which event occurs as a result of the narrator’s conversation with Kirk?]
A Kirk decides he would enjoy having trains in his room.
B The narrator realizes that sharing a room with Kirk is not all bad.
C Kirk becomes excited about moving his bed into the office.
D Dad is unhappy that the narrator tried to scare Kirk.
D Dad is unhappy that the narrator tried to scare Kirk.
300
Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments were sterilized and completely cleaned.
A available
B decontaminated
C new
B decontaminated
300
These are the qualities and abilities a character has.
Traits
400
What do we learn in the rising action?
The main problem of the story.
400
Give me an example of how the setting could affect the story.
*Answers may vary
400
How are the narrator and Kirk similar?
A Both are determined to get what they want.
B Both enjoy sharing stories about hidden treasures.
C Both feel their parents do not understand them.
D Both know the best way to trick each other.
A Both are determined to get what they want.
400
Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style.
A size
B great quantity
C reduction
B great quantity
400
If I read that a character is a bully and pushes people down for fun, what am I analyzing about the character?
Behavior
500
What is the end of the story called? What do we learn in this part?
(100 points if you answer one part, 500 points to answer both parts)
Resolution. In the resolution, we learn how the story ends and all loose ends are tied up.
500
DAILY DOUBLE!
What are the three reasons that we could have events happen in the story?
MUST GET ALL THREE CORRECT
to change a character
to affect the mood
to build the plot
500
What is the best summary of paragraphs 1 through 19 of the story?
A The narrator helps clean the table because he wants his own room. He is upset to hear that he will have to be the one to change rooms. He suggests that his brother would like a new room with his own decorations. He reminds his mother that Kirk really enjoys trains.
B The narrator asks his mother if she and his father talked about moving Kirk into a different room. The mother considers that Kirk might like to decorate a new room. She mentions trains to Kirk. Kirk becomes excited and thinks they are going somewhere with trains.
C The narrator thinks of a plan that will make his brother happy and allow them both to have their own rooms. His mother says that Kirk should stay in the room he is currently in. She explains that he has always been in that room and would be more comfortable there.
D The narrator tries to be helpful so he can get his own room. He becomes upset when his mother says that he will have to move into the office. He tells his mother that Kirk would enjoy the new room. She talks to Kirk, but Kirk refuses to move out of their current room.
D The narrator tries to be helpful so he can get his own room. He becomes upset when his mother says that he will have to move into the office. He tells his mother that Kirk would enjoy the new room. She talks to Kirk, but Kirk refuses to move out of their current room.
500
Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite lugubrious when she thought about the three months that were coming up.
A anxious
B angry
C sad
C sad
500
DAILY TRIPLE!!!
What aspect of the character am I analyzing below?
"I was really upset when my brother took my phone. I knew I had to get revenge because I was so angry. My mom told me that revenge is not the best idea, so I decided to try to be the better person and ask him politely for it back."
Thoughts and emotions