Plot Elements
This is the part of a story where the first sign of conflict is revealed.
Rising Action
Would you like chocolate or vanilla?
In the 8 parts of speech, the word "or" in this sentence is labeled a(n)...
a. conjunction
b. noun
c. pronoun
d. preposition
a. conjunction
This POV uses the pronouns "He", "She", and "They".
Third Person POV
This person is the Protagonist in the story.
Dad
What is a diorama?
a. a type of skating rink
b. another name for movie theater
c. architect floor plans
d. a miniature three-dimensional scene
d
The Resolution
Refreshing water is always a treat on a hot day.
"Refreshing" and "hot" are both a(n)...
a. interjection
b. noun
c. adjective
d. verb
c. adjective
Wagon Train at Dusk is written in this POV.
First Person
The name of the protagonist's daughter.
Sarah
This is the unit 1 theme word in which we will connect other vocabulary words to...
Childhood
This part of a story comes right after the climax.
Falling Action
The coach jumped for joy.
In this sentence, the word "jumped" is a(n)...
a. adjective
b. conjunction
c. preposition
d. verb
d. verb
This POV addresses the reader by using the word "you".
Second Person POV
What can the reader infer about the way Sarah felt about Dad's "Diorama" story?
a. She liked hearing it.
b. She was tired of hearing it.
c. It made her very angry.
d. She thought it was a dumb story.
b
According to the text, Jorge's parents were architects. What does this mean they did for a living?
a. they were carpenters
b. they painted buildings
c. they drove forklifts
d. they designed buildings
d
In plot elements, what is the beginning of the story called?
Exposition
The music concert was loud and entertaining.
In this sentence, the word "concert" is a(n)...
a. adjective
b. adverb
c. noun
d. pronoun
c. noun
This POV uses "I" when telling the story.
First Person POV
Which character was responsible for destroying Dad's diorama?
Lucy the dog
"Oh you wouldn't understand," Sarah said, sulkily
How might the reader assume Sarah was feeling in this line of the text?
a. in a bad mood
b. happy
c. extremely angry
d. excited
a
This is the part of the story where excitement is heightened and a solution is reached.
Climax
Wow! That was scary.
"Wow!" is a(n)...
a. interjection
b. noun
c. preposition
d. verb
a. interjection
If a person plans to write a "How-To" manual, in which POV might the manual be written?
Second Person
Who is the antagonist of the story?
Jorge Nunez
According to the text, Dad could imagine the "...hoots, guffaws, and hollers..." that would come from his classmates.
What does the word "guffaws" mean in this context?
a. screaming loudly
b. teasing someone
c. laughing loudly
d. taking big gulps