Plot in Action
Mathilde borrows a beautiful necklace from Madame Forestier to wear to the ball.
Rising Action
Two friends argue over who gets the last slice of pizza.
Character vs Character
“I couldn’t believe my luck when I found the lost puppy.”
1st Person
“Tom’s hands were shaking, and sweat dripped down his forehead as he faced the exam.”
Indirect Characterization
Mathilde dreams of a life filled with luxury and elegance while attending a modest gathering.
Indirect Characterization
Mathilde Loisel dreams of a luxurious life and is unhappy with her modest home and belongings.
Exposition
A student worries about failing an important test despite studying all week.
Character vs Self
“You walk into the room and notice the strange smell immediately.”
“Maria was kind and thoughtful, always ready to help others.”
Direct Characterization
The “C” in RACE stands for what?
Cite evidence
After the ball, Mathilde discovers the necklace is missing and panics, leading her and her husband to borrow money to replace it.
Climax
A character challenges an unfair school rule that prevents students from forming a club.
Character vs Society
“She didn’t know that her friend was planning a surprise party, but she felt something was off.”
3rd Person Limited
DAILY DOUBLE
What is this an example of?
“The classroom smelled of chalk and old books, the sunlight painting golden stripes across the dusty floor.”
"...shabby walls, the worn-out chairs, and the ugly curtains.” What is this an example of?
Her husband brings home an invitation to a fancy ball, and Mathilde worries about having nothing suitable to wear.
Rising Action
A hiker struggles to survive after being caught in a sudden snowstorm.
Character vs Nature
“The king worried about the invasion, the queen fretted about their children, and the soldiers planned their next move.”
3rd Person Omniscient
“Jake clenched his fists, his jaw tight, glaring at anyone who questioned him.”
Indirect Characterization
What two senses are represented in this example of imagery?
Freshly baked cookies filled the room, the air thick and sweet as the golden dough turned a deeper brown beneath the oven light.
smell and sight
Ten years later, Mathilde learns that the necklace she borrowed was actually a fake, not valuable at all.
Falling action / Resolution
A character must decide between being a housewife like her culture dictates or following her dreams.
Character vs Society
“Anna bit her lip nervously as she watched the teacher hand back the test papers. Across the room, her friend James felt confident he had aced it, though he tried not to boast. The teacher, meanwhile, wondered if the students were taking their grades seriously.”
3rd Person Omnisicient
What type of characterization is this:
“Lucas’ shoulders slumped as he muttered apologies, his eyes darting to the floor and his hands fidgeting with the frayed edges of his notebook. No one could tell what he was thinking, but his every movement betrayed his guilt.”
Indirect Characterization
A student writes: “Mathilde works hard for ten years to replace the necklace. This shows she takes responsibility.”
Which part of the RACE format is missing?
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