Plot
Which plot element usually creates suspense by introducing complications or problems?
Rising action
Read the sentence:
“Marcus stomped into the classroom, tossed his backpack onto the floor, and groaned loudly.”
What tone is MOST likely being created?
Frustrated
Read the sentence:
“The hallway was a zoo during passing period.”
What type of figurative language is used? Explain why.
Metaphor because the hallway is compared to a zoo without using “like” or “as.”
A story begins with a character escaping from a burning building before flashing back to explain how they got there. What plot technique is being used?
Flashback
How does word choice affect tone?
Specific words create certain feelings or attitudes that shape how readers view the topic or situation.
Read the sentence:
“The leaves danced across the sidewalk.”
What type of figurative language is used, and what does it help readers imagine?
Personification; it helps readers picture the leaves moving in a lively way.
Put these in order: climax, exposition, resolution, rising action, falling action
Exposition → Rising Action → Climax → Falling Action → Resolution
Two stories have the same topic: school. One uses words like “dreary” and “endless,” while the other uses “exciting” and “full of opportunity.” How does the tone differ?
The first has a negative tone; the second has a positive or hopeful tone.
Write a simile that describes a student being nervous before a test.
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Why do authors include rising action in a story?
A. To explain the lesson
B. To introduce problems and build suspense
C. To end the story
D. To describe the setting only
B. To introduce problems and build suspense
Read the sentence:
“I can’t believe we have another pop quiz,” Liam muttered as he dropped his head onto his desk.
What tone is MOST likely being shown?
Annoyed/Frustrated
Identify the figurative language AND explain its meaning:
“The city never slept.”
Personification; it means the city is always busy and active.
Why is the climax important to the structure of a story?
It is the turning point where the main conflict reaches its peak and begins to change toward resolution.
Which word would create the MOST positive tone in a story about a rainy day?
A. miserable
B. gloomy
C. refreshing
D. dreadful
C. refreshing
Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor.
A simile compares using “like” or “as,” while a metaphor compares without using “like” or “as.”