Plot Structure: A Guide to Understanding Story Structure for 2nd Graders

Question 1

In a story, which part tells us who the characters are and where the story happens?

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Exposition

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Rising action

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Climax

Question 2

When the main character has a problem or challenge to overcome, what is it called?

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Conflict

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Resolution

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Falling action

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Rising action

Question 3

After the conflict is solved, what part of the story shows the outcome?

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Falling action

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Rising action

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Climax

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Exposition

Question 4

Which event in a story is usually the most exciting?

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Climax

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Exposition

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Rising action

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Falling action

Question 5

What is the main purpose of the resolution?

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To solve the conflict

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To introduce the characters

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To provide background information

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To create the problem

Question 6

What do we learn about in the exposition of a story?

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The setting

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The main character's problem

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The resolution

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The climax

Question 7

In a story about a brave knight, how do the setting and the knight's actions help the story progress?

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The setting creates the backdrop for the knight's adventures, while the knight's actions drive the story forward.

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The setting is not important, only the knight's bravery matters.

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The knight is important, but the setting is just a background detail.

Question 8

In the story 'The Three Little Pigs', what does the wolf symbolize and how does it contribute to the plot's development?

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The wolf represents danger and drives the conflict that moves the plot

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The moon symbolizes hope

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The wind represents change

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The pigs represent bravery

Question 9

In the story "The Little Red Hen", what does the hen find first?

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Some wheat

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Her friends

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A loaf of bread

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A fox

Question 10

What is the main problem in the story "The Three Little Pigs"?

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The wolf wants to eat the pigs.

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The pigs can't find a place to live.

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The pigs don't like to build houses.

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The pigs are lost in the woods.

Question 11

What happens after the wolf blows down the first pig's house in "The Three Little Pigs"?

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The pig runs to his brother's house.

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The pig builds a new house.

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The pig gives up and goes home.

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The wolf eats the pig.

Question 12

What is the lesson that the reader can learn from the story "The Tortoise and the Hare"?

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Slow and steady wins the race.

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It's okay to take breaks.

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Don't underestimate your abilities.

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Always be prepared.

Question 13

Who is the main character in the story "Cinderella"?

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Cinderella

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The prince

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The wicked stepmother

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The fairy godmother

Question 14

Where does the story "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" take place?

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A forest

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A castle

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A school

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A cave

Question 15

What happens at the end of the story "The Little Mermaid"?

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The mermaid turns into sea foam.

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The mermaid gets married to the prince.

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The mermaid finds a new home.

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The mermaid becomes a human.

Question 16

What happens to the ugly duckling at the end of the story?

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It becomes a beautiful swan.

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It finds a new home.

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It dies.

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It stays an ugly duckling.

Question 17

Which part of a story describes the time and place but is not directly involved in the events?

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Setting

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Characters

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Problem

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Solution

Question 18

What are the main events of a story in order?

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Setting, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

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Climax, resolution, setting, rising action, falling action

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Resolution, setting, rising action, climax, falling action

Question 19

Which part of the story is the most exciting or important?

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Climax

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Rising action

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Falling action

Question 20

What is the problem or challenge in the story called?

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Conflict

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Rising action

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Falling action

Question 21

When and where does the story take place?

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Setting

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Characters

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Conflict

Question 22

What part of a story tells us about the characters and where the story takes place?

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Exposition

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Rising action

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Falling action

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Climax

Question 23

Stories often have a beginning, middle, and end. The beginning of a story is called the:

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Exposition

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Rising action

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Climax

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Resolution

Question 24

The very last event in a story is known as the:

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Resolution

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Exposition

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Rising action

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Climax

Question 25

Who is the main character in a story?

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Protagonist

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Antagonist

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Secondary character

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Extra

Question 26

Which of these is a good thing about a story?

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It has a clear beginning, middle, and end.

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It is easy to predict.

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It has many different settings.

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It is boring.

Question 27

The sequence of events in a story is called the:

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Plot

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Theme

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Setting

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Characters

Question 28

Which of these is NOT part of the plot of a story?

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Characters

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Exposition

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Resolution

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Climax

Question 29

In the story 'The Three Little Pigs', which event does NOT happen?

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The pigs go to the beach.

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The pigs build houses.

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The wolf knocks down the straw house.

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The wolf blows down the brick house.

Question 30

Which part of the story 'The Little Engine That Could' happens in the middle?

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The little engine says 'I think I can, I think I can'.

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The little engine is asked to pull a train.

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The little engine pulls the train over the mountain.

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The little engine gives up and goes home.

Question 31

How does the story 'The Ugly Duckling' end?

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The ugly duckling becomes a beautiful swan.

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The ugly duckling is chased away by the other animals.

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The ugly duckling dies of loneliness.

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The ugly duckling remains an ugly duckling.

Question 32

How is the problem in the story 'The Lion and the Mouse' solved?

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The mouse saves the lion's life.

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The lion lets the mouse go.

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The lion kills the mouse.

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The lion and the mouse become friends.

Question 33

Where does 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff' take place?

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A bridge

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A forest

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A cave

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A house

Question 34

What is Goldilocks like in the story 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'?

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Greedy

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Curious

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Polite

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Kind

Question 35

How does a character's personality impact the events in a story?

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It affects their choices, leading to different events.

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It makes the reader like them more.

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It has no effect on the story.

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It decides how the story ends.

Question 36

In a story, the main character often has problems. What are the two main types of problems a character can face?

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Internal and external

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Big and small

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Real and imaginary

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Happy and sad

Question 37

Which part of a story tells us where and when the story takes place, who the characters are, and what the problem is?

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Exposition

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Rising Action

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Climax

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Falling Action

Question 38

In the story "The Little Red Hen", what happens first?

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The hen finds some wheat.

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The hen goes to the mill to grind the wheat.

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The hen gives the bread to her friends.

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The cat helps the hen bake bread.

Question 39

In the story "The Three Little Pigs", what is the main problem the pigs face?

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They need to build a house to keep out the wolf.

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They get lost in the woods.

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They don't have enough food to eat.

Question 40

What is the most exciting part of the story "Cinderella" called?

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The climax

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The resolution

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The introduction

Question 41

How does the story "The Gingerbread Man" end?

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The gingerbread man is eaten by the fox.

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The gingerbread man meets a friendly squirrel.

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The gingerbread man escapes into the woods.

Question 42

Which of these is NOT a part of a story plot?

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The moral of the story

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The falling action

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The rising action

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The resolution

Question 43

What is the purpose of the beginning of a story, also called the exposition?

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To introduce the characters, setting, and problem.

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To resolve the problem in the story.

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To tell the main events of the story.

Question 44

What happens during the rising action of a story?

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The events become more exciting and lead to the climax.

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The characters are introduced.

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The problem in the story is resolved.

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The story ends.

Question 45

What is the role of the falling action in a story?

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To wrap up the loose ends and lead to the conclusion.

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To begin the story.

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To create a lot of suspense.

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To introduce the problem in the story.

Question 46

What is a key feature of a story's resolution?

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It provides a satisfying conclusion to the problem.

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It explains everything that happened in the story.

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It introduces a new problem for the characters.

Question 47

How is a subplot different from a main plot?

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A subplot is a smaller story that supports the main plot.

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A subplot is more important than the main plot.

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A subplot has no connection to the main plot.

Question 48

In the story about the Three Little Pigs, which event happens first?

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The three pigs build their houses of straw, sticks, and bricks.

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The wolf comes to the pigs' houses.

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The wolf blows down the straw house.

Question 49

What part of the story shows the problem or conflict getting worse?

Accepted Answer

The rising action

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The resolution

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The introduction

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The falling action

Question 50

Which of these is NOT an important part of a story's plot?

Accepted Answer

The moral of the story

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The characters

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The setting

Question 51

What part of the story is the most exciting or suspenseful?

Accepted Answer

The climax

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The introduction

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The resolution

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The falling action

Question 52

Which part of the story ties up any loose ends and wraps up the story?

Accepted Answer

The resolution

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The rising action

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The falling action

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The climax

Question 53

Which of the following is an example of a falling action?

Accepted Answer

The main character returns home after their adventure.

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The main character defeats the villain.

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The main character faces a new challenge.

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The main character learns a valuable lesson.

Question 54

What part of the story comes at the very end and wraps up the story?

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The denouement

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The climax

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The rising action

Question 55

What is one important characteristic of a good plot?

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It is exciting and keeps the reader entertained.

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It is easy to guess what will happen next.

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It has a large number of characters.

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It is very short and to the point.

Question 56

What is the main purpose of a story's plot?

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To tell a story and entertain the reader.

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To teach a lesson

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To give information

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To persuade the reader