Plot & Pacing Category Name
Which part of the story usually introduces the setting and main characters?
A. Climax
B. Exposition
C. Rising Action
D. Resolution
Exposition
What is the theme of a story?
A. The time and place of the story
B. The lesson or message of the story
C. The events in the story
D. The problem in the story
B. The lesson or message of the story
Which figurative language uses “like” or “as” to compare two things?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
A. Simile
Imagery appeals to a reader’s—
A. Emotions
B. Five senses
C. Predictions
D. Opinions
B. Five senses
Which event would most likely speed up the pacing in an adventure story?
A. A hero finds a hidden map
B. A hero brushes their teeth
C. A hero eats breakfast
D. A hero takes a nap
A. A hero finds a hidden map
Which part of the story contains the events that build suspense?
A. Rising Action
B. Resolution
C. Exposition
D. Theme
Rising Action
A character tries over and over before finally succeeding. Which theme is best supported?
A. Friends are important
B. Hard work pays off
C. Money brings happiness
D. Rules should be broken
B. Hard work pays off
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.” What figurative language is this?
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Simile
D. Hyperbole
C. Simile
“The buttery smell of popcorn filled the room.” Which sense?
A. Touch
B. Taste
C. Smell
D. Sight
C. Smell
A boy learns that keeping secrets can hurt the people he cares about. Which theme does this support?
A. Secrets can cause harm
B. Money brings happiness
C. Winning is all that matters
D. It’s better to work alone
A. Secrets can cause harm
Which event would most likely slow down the pacing?
A. A detective eats lunch
B. A detective finds a secret code
C. A detective hears footsteps in the dark
D. A detective discovers the missing key
A detective eats lunch
A girl decides to tell the truth even though it may get her in trouble. Which theme is best supported?
A. Honesty is the best policy
B. Curiosity always causes problems
C. It is better to stay silent
D. Winning is the only goal
A. Honesty is the best policy
“The thunder growled in the distance.” What figurative language is this?
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Simile
D. Hyperbole
B. Personification
“The sour candy made his mouth pucker instantly.” Which sense?
A. Sound
B. Touch
C. Taste
D. Smell
C. Taste
“The alarm clock screamed at me to wake up.” What type of figurative language is this?
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Metaphor
B. Personification
Which part of the story is the turning point, when the main conflict reaches its highest tension?
A. Exposition
B. Climax
C. Falling Action
D. Resolution
Climax
In a story, friends support one another during challenges. Which theme fits best?
A. Greed destroys friendships
B. Loyalty and teamwork make people stronger
C. It is best to work alone
D. Friends can’t be trusted
Answer: B. Loyalty and teamwork make people stronger
“The classroom was a zoo when the substitute arrived.” What figurative language is this?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Imagery
B. Metaphor
Why might an author include detailed imagery about a storm?
A. To make the scene more vivid and create mood
B. To summarize the setting quickly
C. To explain the theme directly
D. To speed up the pacing
A. To make the scene more vivid and create mood
“The icy wind stung his face as he trudged forward.” Which sense is being described?
A. Taste
B. Touch
C. Smell
D. Sound
B. Touch
After the climax, which part of the story shows how the conflict starts to get solved?
A. Exposition
B. Theme
C. Falling Action
D. Rising Action
Falling Action
A boy forgives someone who hurt him. Which theme is shown?
A. Forgiveness can heal relationships
B. Revenge is better than peace
C. Trust is dangerous
D. Success only comes from hard work
A. Forgiveness can heal relationships
“I told you a thousand times to be quiet.” What figurative language is this?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
C. Hyperbole
“The waves crashed against the rocks, booming like drums.” Which senses are used here?
A. Sight and sound
B. Taste and touch
C. Smell and sound
D. Touch and sight
A. Sight and sound
Which of these best describes why authors use figurative language and imagery in stories?
A. To make descriptions more vivid and help readers imagine the scene
B. To slow down the pacing
C. To summarize the setting quickly
D. To explain the theme directly
A. To make descriptions more vivid and help readers imagine the scene