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Elements of Plot
Characterization
Point of View
Theme
Context Clues
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Which of the following is NOT a description of SETTING? A. Time B. Place C. Mood D. Character vs. character
Character vs. character
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What are traits? A.) the struggles in the plot of a story B.) descriptive adjectives that tell you what a character is like C.) all of the events that happen in a story D.) the places where a story happens
B.) descriptive adjectives that tell you what a character is like
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When the narrator is part of the story A. 1st Person Perspective B. 3rd Person Limited C. 3rd Person Omniscient
A. 1st Person Perspective
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For weeks, Danielle did not watch a single television show. Instead, she practiced for the school spelling bee. Day and night she went over her words. Her younger brother Antonio even quizzed her. The day of the spelling bee had arrived. Danielle won. When she was given the trophy, she smiled when she thought about all of her hard work. What is the theme of the story? a. Students should always do their homework. b. Be patient. c. Hard work pays off in the end
C. Hard work pays off in the end Danielle studied hard for weeks. She stopped watching television because she was dedicated to winning. The lesson is to work hard because it will pay off in the end.
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After getting free tickets to a hotel, George and Amy went to Vegas that very day on a whim. A.) a vacation B.) an impulse C.) a date D.) a plan
B.) an impulse
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Which phrase best describes the relationship between CONFLICT and PLOT? A. Conflict and plot are not related B. Conflict is bad, plot is good C. Without conflict there is no plot
C. Without conflict there is no plot
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Direct characterization is when an author uses... A.) a character’s thoughts B.) actions to show what a character is like C.) hints about a character D.) narration that directly describes the character
D.) narration that directly describes the character
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Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversations?" So she was considering, in her own mind whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies, when suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her. What is the Point of View, or Narrative Perspective, for this Passage? How do you know?
Narrative Perspective: Third-Person limited How do you know? Only Alice's thoughts are revealed.
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Harold gently placed the warm blanket over his ailing grandmother. Alone she often sat rocking in her chair and watching the rest of the world go by from her bedroom window. He knew that she appreciated his visits to her home. In fact, Harold and his mom were the only visitors his grandmother would get. Seeing her smile at his visit made him smile too. What is the theme the author wants the reader to learn? Explain your thinking. a. Be kind to others. b. Harold should spend time with his family. c. Hard work pays off in the end.
A. The theme is be kind to others. The character was kind to his grandmother.
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Construction on Florence's grand cathedral began in 1296. Over a hundred years later, however, the structure remained unfinished, with an enormous hole in the roof. The designers had intended to top the cathedral with the world's largest dome, but this plan was stymied by architectural limitations. The main factor stalling progress was the fact that no one knew how to create such a massive cupola without large, cumbersome support systems. What is the meaning of stymied as used in the passage? A.) altered B.) blocked C.) ignored D.) canceled
B.) blocked
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The climax of a story represents A. The most exciting part B. The turning point C. Both D. Neither
C. Both
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An author reveals that a character is courageous through the character’s words, actions and thoughts. This is an example of ____. A. direct characterization B. indirect characterization
B. indirect characterization
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On the first day of school, Victor stood in line half and hour before he came to a wobbly card table. He was handed a packet of papers and a computer card on which he listed his one elective, French. He already spoke Spanish and English, but he thought some day he might travel to France, where it was cool; not like Fresno, where summer days reached 110 degrees in the shade. What is the Point of View, or Narrative Perspective, for this passage? How do you know?
Narrative Perspective: Third-Person Limited How do you know? The story is told from Victor's perspective.
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Anthony watched his father release the final latch on the door and open it. A musty fog surrounded them. Anthony stood at the opening of the door choos-ing to watch an ant cross his path than go inside. “You will love it here,” said his father unloading bags into the house. An-thony sighed and tried to look enthused. “I know it is not Pittsburg, but in time, you will adjust. Anthony took a deep breath and decided to walk inside. What is the theme that the author wants the reader to learn? a. Hard work pays off in the end. b. Always be willing to move. c. Change can be difficult at times.
C. Change can be difficult is the theme. The boy did not want to move and you could tell that he was upset because he did not want to go inside of his new house. The father tried to convince him not to be upset.
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The International Space Station (ISS) is a space laboratory and construction site that orbits around the Earth at an altitude of about 390 kilometers. Astronauts usually live on the ISS for six-month periods, although some sojourns last up to a year. On the ISS, the astronauts' work can be both difficult and diverse: tasks include challenging repair jobs and lengthy spacewalks. Therefore, it is important that the astronauts prepare themselves with specially designed routines before arriving at the space station. Such a regimen might include lifting weights, moving heavy objects, doing push-ups and pull-ups, running, and cycling. This constant variation prepares astronauts for all the stresses and challenges they will encounter in space. What is the meaning of regimen as used in the passage? A.) a decision to take action B.) a healthy recovery C.) a medical procedure D.) a regular course of action
D.) a regular course of action
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Which of the following are the ways in which we learn about CHARACTERS? A. Dialogue B. Narrative C. Actions D. All of the Above
D. All of the Above
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An author’s goal is to make characters... A. perfect in every way B. like characters in other books or stories C. like real people D. different from real people
C. like real people
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Rikki-tikki heard them going up the path from the stables, and he raced for the end of the melon patch near the wall. "I was not a day too son," he said; for he could see the baby cobras curled up inside the skin, and he knew that the minute they were hatched they could kill a man or mongoose. He bit off the tops of the eggs as fast as he could, taking care to crush the young cobras. Nagaina spun clear round, forgetting everything for the sake of her eggs. She saw she had lost her chance of killing Teddy, and the last egg lay between Rikki-tikki's paws. What is the Point of View, or Narrative Perspective, for this passage? How do you know?
Narrative Perspective: Third-Person Omniscient How do you know? Both Rikki and Nagaina's thoughts are revealed.
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Prairie grass was as dry as a baked brick. Fields of corn barely sprouted. Farmers shook their heads at the worst drought they had ever seen. It was the year 1935 and the nation was in the thick of a Great Depression. Dolly and the other ladies of her knitting club were determined that no family would lack a thing, if they could help it. She created recipe books and held cooking classes to teach ladies how to get their family meals to stretch longer with less money. Dolly and her knitting club members fished in the local lake and cooked fresh fish for needy families. Little by little, everyone in the community found a way to help one another. What is the theme the author wants the reader to learn? Explain your thinking. a. The human spirit can triumph even through difficulties. b. Prepare for the future. c. Hard work pays off in the end.
A. The human spirit can triumph in difficulties. This was a difficult time in history. The text shows how people stuck together and helped one another make it through difficulties.
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Once aboard the space station, these men and women need to continue their workouts, this time in little to no gravity. This situation presents some unique challenges, but scientists have developed many innovations to help astronauts stay in good shape. These include special shoes and new types of weight-lifting machines, treadmills, and exercise bikes that all work without gravity. This physical activity is important because it helps address the detrimental effects of zero gravity, such as premature aging and the loss of muscle mass and bone density. What is the meaning of detrimental as used in the passage? A.) unexpected B.) helpful C.) subtle D.) harmful
D.) harmful
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Name the 5 elements of plot in order
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
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Characterization is ... A.) A method authors use to show readers what a character’s personality is like. B.) An author’s opinion of a character they are writing about. C.) A method used to show readers what a character looks like. D.) How an author reveals the conflict of a story.
A.) A method authors use to show readers what a character’s personality is like.
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There are six key decisions you make during your teen years that can make or break your future. So, choose wisely, and don't blow it. If you do happen to blow it, however, it's not the end of the world. Just get back on track quickly and start making smarter choices. Being a teen today is tougher than ever. While your grandparents may have had to walk uphill to school in the snow, you have a different set of challenges to navigate. What is the Point of View, or Narrative Perspective, for this passage? How do you know?
Narrator's Perspective: Second-Person The narrative is directed at you, the reader.
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From the moment Wilma Rudolph was born, her mother knew that she was special. The fire and determination in her eyes made her destined to find success. When the doctor diagnosed Wilma with a crippling disease that would prevent Wilma from ever walking, Wilma’s mother was determined to do any needed therapy to help her daughter. After years of treatment, Wilma was able to walk. In time, she continued to strengthen her legs and competed in races although the odds were against her winning. Grueling hours were spent preparing and doing sprints. It all paid off one day when Wilma won the Olympics. What is the theme the author wants the reader to learn? Explain your thinking. a. The human spirit can triumph even through difficulties. b. Who a person is in the inside is more important than what they look like. c. Accept yourself for who you are.
A. The human spirit can triumph even through difficulties is the theme. What helps the reader know this is the fact that although Wilma faced many difficulties, She worked hard and overcame every one of them.
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Millions of elephants once roamed the African continent. Today, however, there are fewer than five hundred thousand. One reason is hunting. People who hunt elephants generally do not eat them, but they do take the elephants' tusks. Ivory from elephant tusks has been used to make jewelry, art, medicine, and other things. Today, selling ivory is against the law. People in many countries are cooperating to stop the sales. If government officials catch people trying to sell elephant ivory, they confiscate it. By seizing the ivory, the officials can destroy the tusks so they can't be sold. Experts hope that stopping ivory sales will slow elephant hunting and help the elephant herds grow. What is the meaning of confiscate as used in the passage? A.) take for legal reasons B.) borrow for a short period of time C.) trade to another country D.) hide something by burying it
A.) take for legal reasons