What is the CLIAMX in a story?

The most exciting part of the story where everything is confronted.

What is the first piece of the plot diagram AND what is included?

EXPOSITION: setting, characters, conflict

What does STEAL stand for?

Speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, looks

What does RACES stand for?

Restate the question, answer, cite sources, explain, sum it up.

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Elements of a Story w/ 3 short stories

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HCS, 2021-22. Short stories mentuioned: "The Elevator" "Amigo Brothers" "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" Plot Diagram Characterization Conflict STEAL RACES

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1
What is the CLIAMX in a story?
The most exciting part of the story where everything is confronted.
Where the main character faces a series of conflicts.
Where characters and setting are introduced.
Events leading to the resolution.
2
DIRECT characterization SHOWS us about characters.
False
True
3
What is the THEME for "The Elevator"?
Family.
Bravery.
Conquering our fears.
Beating your enemies feels good.
4
INDIRECT characterization TELLS us about characters.
True
False
5
What is the first piece of the plot diagram AND what is included?
INTRODUCTION: setting, characters, conflict
EXPOSITION: setting, characters, climax
INTRODUCTION: setting, characters, main idea
EXPOSITION: setting, characters, conflict
6
What are the 2 types of conflict we see in a story?
Direct & External
Internal & Indirect
Direct & Indirect
Internal & External
7
What does STEAL stand for?
Speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, looks
Speech, thoughts, evidence, actions, lesson learned
Situation, thinking, effects on others, actions, looks
Situation, thoughts, evidence, actions, lesson learned
8
T or F: You can use your study guide during the test?
False
True
9
What do we use RACES for?
Understanding characterization.
Extended writing response.
Short answer writing response.
Mapping out a plot diagram.
10
What were the main characters names in "Amigo Brothers"?
Antonio, Felix
Andres, Felix
Felix, Fernando
Andres, Fernando
11
What is a THEME from "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"?
True love.
Self-esteem.
Courage.
Conquering fears.
12
STEAL is associated with which type of characterization?
Minecraft
Pizza
Indirect
Direct
13
What does RACES stand for?
Retell in your own words, analyze, claim, explain, sum it up
Restate the theme, answer the question, claim, evidence, sum it up
Restate the question, answer, cite sources, explain, sum it up.
Retell in your own words, analyze, cite sources, evidence, sum it up
14
What type of animal is Rikki-Tikki-Tavi?
Cobra
Weesle
Mongoose
Meerkat

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