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- 1. Multiple ChoiceAll of the events in a storyConflictExpostitionPlotSetting
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe time and place of a storyConflictPlotRising ActionSetting
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe problem in a storyConflictPlotRising ActionSetting
- 4. Multiple ChoiceEvents in the story that are leading up to the most important part of the story, or events that build action in the storyConflictPlotRising ActioSetting
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe beginning of the story where we learn the characters and conflictExpositionConflictClimaxFalling Action
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe most important part in the story, when things start to change for the main characterExpostionConflictClimaxFalling Action
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe problem in the storyExpostioConflictClimaxFalling Action
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe events after the climax when smaller problems are solved.ExpositonConflictClimaxFalling Action
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe people in the storySettingCharactersConflict
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe ending of the story when the conflict is resolivedExpositionRising ActionResolutioFalling Action
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of plot?The lesson in the storyThe sequence of events in the storyThe turning point of the storyThe conflict in the story
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe correct order of plot stages is...exposition, falling action, climax, resolution, rising actionexposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolutionresolution, falling action, climax, rising action, resolutionrising action, exposition, climax, resolution, falling action
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the plot
introduces the characters?ExpositionRising ActionClimaxFalling Action - 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the plot
ties up loose ends?climaxresolutionfalling actionrising action - 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the plot
introduces the setting?climaxfalling actionresolutionexposition - 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the plot is the
turning point of the story?ExpositionFalling ActionClimaxResolution - 17. Multiple ChoiceIn a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?What the story is aboutThe topic of the textA message the author is trying to get across to the readerWhere and when the story happens
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these would be a good example of theme in a story?math is difficultif you steal, something bad will happen to youpets make people happyrespect for others
- 19. Multiple ChoiceA Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?Be honest.Don't be greedy.Always share your things with others.Be respectful to others. - 20. Multiple ChoiceDuring a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?You should cheat to win.Always work hard.It pays to be honest.Teamwork is best. - 21. Multiple ChoiceOne summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?share with your neighborwork before you playbe respectfuldon't be greedy - 22. Multiple ChoiceIn a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?be persistentbe honestalways share with othersrespect your family - 23. Multiple ChoiceThe part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflictthe climaxthe themethe resolutionthe introduction
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe story's time and place istoneplotsettingvoice
- 25. Multiple ChoiceAn individual in a literary work is calledsettingplotnarratorcharacter
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe main idea, or message, in a literary work is thesettingplottonetheme
- 27. Multiple ChoiceIn this element of plot the author introduces the characters and setting...ResolutionClimaxExpositionRising Action
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the plot is
the most intense?falling actionexpositionexpositionclimax - 29. Multiple ChoiceWe go to the mountains every winter for vacation.3rd person1st person2nd person
- 30. Multiple ChoiceMom and dad watch television in the evenings. They take turns choosing what shows to watch. Last night was mom's turn to choose, but she could not decide what to watch, so dad chose football.1st person2nd person3rd person
- 31. Multiple ChoiceJohn's neighbor is angry because John plays loud music every day. John is frustrated at his neighbor because his neighbor complains too much. They talked about it and came to a compromise--John will still play his loud music every day, but will only play for 1 hour instead of 2.3rd person2nd person1st person
- 32. Multiple ChoiceAna keeps telling us to stop taking her gum. She thinks that it is us, but it is really Frank who takes her gum. What do you think should be done?2nd person3rd person1st person
- 33. Multiple ChoiceTo make toast you need to put two slices of bread in the toaster. Press the button. When the toast pops up it is finished and you are ready to eat it. Put butter, jelly, or peanut butter on it for a delicious treat!1st person3rd person2nd person
- 34. Multiple ChoiceTo make toast you need to put two slices of bread in the toaster. Press the button. When the toast pops up it is finished and you are ready to eat it. Put butter, jelly, or peanut butter on it for a delicious treat!1st person3rd person2nd person
- 35. Multiple ChoiceThe THEME is...the time and place in which a story takes place.a writer's central idea or main message about life.the sequence of events that make up a story.a struggle, problem, or obstacle in a story.
- 36. Multiple ChoiceThe SETTING is...a writer's central idea or main message about life.the sequence of events that make up a story.a struggle, problem, or obstacle in a story.the time and place in which a story takes place.
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThe exposition introduces the reader to...the characters.the setting.both the characters and the setting.none of these
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the climax?The peak of the action.The most intense or suspenseful moment.The turning point of a story.All of these answers.
- 39. Multiple ChoiceThe falling action is...the end result.the message or theme of the story.the complications that develop the story.the events after the climax (usually consequences of the climax) that lead to the end of the story.
- 40. Multiple ChoiceThe resolution of the story...ties up loose ends.is the most suspensful moment of the story.introduces the characters and the setting to the readers.provides background information.
- 41. Multiple Choiceend of the storyfalling actionResolution
- 42. Multiple Choicesetting is explainedRising ActionExposition
- 43. Multiple Choicearea of strongest tension or suspenseRising ActionClimax
- 44. Multiple Choiceproblems are solvedResolutionExpositoin
- 45. Multiple ChoiceThe time and location where a story takes placeclimatemoodthemesetting
- 46. Multiple ChoicePlot is _______ in the storythe messagethe argumentwhat happenswhat is inferred
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhat is not a good starting point to finding theme?Find a topic in the storyWhat did the main character learnWhat was the author's over all messageWhat kind of car did the character drive
- 48. Multiple ChoiceA theme for Frozen can be...SistersBecause a girl has powers she runs away.Elsa learns to embrace her powers.Learn to embrace your powers.
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhen does the story resolveResolutionExposition
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a plot?A plot is sequence of events or action at make a sentence .A plot is Turning point of the story.A plot is Reveals the final outcome.
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a resolution?development of the conflict.Reveals the final outcome of the conflict.Beginning of a short story.
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a exposition?beinning of a short story.development of the conflict.turning point of story.
- 53. Multiple ChoiceThe _______ is the most exciting part of the story.expositionpoemrising actionclimax
- 54. Multiple ChoiceDon't quit school.ThemeSettingPlot
- 55. Multiple ChoiceDon't be a bully.ThemeSettingPlot
- 56. Multiple ChoiceGrandma's house.ThemeSettingPlot
- 57. Multiple ChoiceThe big bad wolf gets beat up.ThemeSettingPlot
- 58. Multiple ChoiceBe kind to others.ThemeSettingPlot
- 59. Multiple ChoiceThe mountains of China.ThemeSettingPlot
- 60. Multiple ChoiceThe ninja dojoThemeSettingPlot
- 61. Multiple ChoiceThe forest.ThemeSettingPlot
- 62. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the exposition of a story?the conclusion; conflicts are resolvedthe point of the most dramatic tensionthe point in which the setting and characters are described; background information of the story is providedthe events following the climax
- 63. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the plot is the point of the most dramatic tension?ClimaxExpositionFalling ActionRising Action
- 64. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the plot brings the story to a conclusion, resolving issues?Falling ActionResolutionConclusionClimax
- 65. Multiple ChoiceFiction or non-fiction writing that tells a story.Descriptive WritingExpository WritingNarratorNarrative Writing
- 66. Multiple ChoiceThe correct order of plot stages is...exposition, falling action, climax, resolution, rising actionexposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolutionresolution, falling action, climax, rising action, resolutionrising action, exposition, climax, resolution, falling action
- 67. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the plot
introduces the characters?ExpositionRising ActionClimaxFalling Action - 68. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of plot?The lesson in the storyThe sequence of events in the storyThe turning point of the storyThe conflict in the story
- 69. Multiple Choicesettingthe time and place of a story, play, or narrative poema place to set your tablea decorative planta celebration
- 70. Multiple Choiceplotan issue within a characterthe person who flies a planea series of related events that make up a storyall of the above
- 71. Multiple Choicecharacterthe way a writer reveals the personality of a charactera person or animal in a story,play, or other literary workthe strict dictionary definition of a word or phrasea figure of speech in which an object or animal is spoken of as if it has human characteristics.
- 72. Multiple Choicerising actionactions that reduce conflictactions that intensify and complicate storythe greatest suspense in the story
- 73. Multiple Choiceexpositionthe portion of a story that introduces important background information to the readerthe ending of a storya contrastnone of the above
- 74. Multiple ChoiceTheme is...The main events in the storyThe big idea of the storyThe conflict in the storyThe problem facing the protagonist
- 75. Multiple ChoiceWhat is theme?how the reader feels about the storyWhat the main character learnsthe titlecentral message or moral of the story
- 76. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the setting?Where and when the story takes placeThe main character's homeWhere the author wrote the storyA place to sit
- 77. Multiple ChoiceWhat is conflict?FightingThe problem the main character facesFeeling sickThe central message of the story
- 78. Multiple ChoiceHow can we best define plot?the main ideawork of fictionthe events in the storynone of the above
- 79. Multiple ChoiceThe author describes how the problem is solved.Falling ActionSettingRising ACtionConflict
- 80. Multiple ChoiceThe turning point of the story where the main conflict is decided one way or another.Falling ActionClimaxConflictExposition
- 81. Multiple ChoiceThe author describes the conflict or problem the characters must face; tensions rise.ClimaxConflictFalling ActionRising Action
- 82. Multiple ChoiceThe time and place in which a story happens.ExpositionSettingConflictClimax
- 83. Multiple ChoiceOpening of the story; author describes the setting, gives background info & intros characters.NarratorConflictExpositionSetting
- 84. Multiple ChoiceWhen a story is in a ___________, the events follow one another in the correct order.conflictthemesequenceresolution
- 85. Multiple ChoiceTo __________________ is to tell the main points of a story using your own words.summarizethemeclimaxmajor event
- 86. Multiple ChoiceWhen you find the ___________ of a story, you are finding the life lesson or author's message.summarythemeplotresolution
- 87. Multiple ChoiceWhat is another name for the resolution of a story?rising actionthemeconflictsolution
- 88. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the plot of a story?the plan or major storyline of a storywhen the problem is solvedthe funny part in a storyA dramtic ending to a story
- 89. Multiple ChoiceThe message of the story is the . . .SettingPlotTheme
- 90. Multiple ChoiceWhat do we call the seris of events in a story?SettingPlotTheme
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