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Unit 1: Plot and Characterization
Unit 1: Plot and Characterization
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#Holt McDougal Literature #grade 7
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1
Because we do not see many character traits, the Morris twins are considered _____ characters.
Round
Flat
2
The proud boy walked with a _________.
swagger
masterpiece
trance
specter
3
Which vocabulary word is related to this picture?
specter
masterpiece
trance
meager
4
Jimmy feeling bad about the need to arrest his friend is an example of ___________.
external conflict
internal conflict
man vs. nature
man vs. man
5
Which of these takes place in the exposition of "The 11:59"?
Lester hears the train whistle.
Lester lights a match to check his watch.
Lester feels pain in his chest.
Lester eats with his friends at the porter house.
6
If you only had cheese and crackers for dinner, your meal would be ___________.
intricate
meager
worrisome
habitual
7
Which of the following is an example of resolution?
Lester locks himself in his room.
Lester hears the train whistle.
Lester's friends discover his dead body.
Lester sees his friend, Tip.
8
Which vocabulary word means to express mild disapproval?
liberation
egotism
chide
mesmerize
9
In the movie
ET,
what animal in science class reminds Elliott of ET?
turtle
earthworm
lizard
frog
10
Which method of characterization is more common in books than movies?
actions
appearance
speech
thoughts
11
The turning point of a story is called the _______.
exposition
climax
rising action
falling action
12
Stories that have a sequel are often missing a/an _______.
resolution
climax
exposition
rising action
13
A character who changes or develops throughout the story is a _____ character.
Static
Flat
Dynamic
Round
14
Because Lester changes from wanting to fight death to just accepting it, he is considered a _____ character.
Static
Dynamic
15
Knowing that Mama is mad by the way she taps her foot is an example of which method of characterization?
Actions
Speech
Other Characters' Opinions
Appearance
16
Which of these takes place during the exposition?
The narrator and Lou discover the painter lady painting on their wall.
The narrator and Lou buy epoxy paint.
The painter lady refuses the dinner she is offered.
The narrator and Lou go to visit their grandma.
17
A character who has many traits, strengths, and weaknesses is known as a _____ character.
Static
Flat
Round
Dynamic
18
Why have Jimmy and Bob not seen each other in 20 years?
Bob has been in jail.
Bob moved out West.
They had a fight.
Jimmy moved out West.
19
Which part of plot takes up the majority of the story?
rising action
climax
exposition
resolution
20
The "goofy neighbor" character, who appears on many tv shows, is known as a stock or ______ character.
Flat
Dynamic
Round
Static
21
Bob being arrested is an example of what type of conflict?
person vs. self
internal conflict
external conflict
man vs. supernatural
22
Knowing that a person is a nurse because they are wearing scrubs is an example of which method of characterization?
other characters' opinions
speech
appearance
actions
23
Main characters are usually introduced during what part of the story?
rising action
exposition
resolution
climax
24
After two weeks of being grounded, you would celebrate your ____________.
specter
swagger
ego
liberation
25
Bob discovering that his "friend" isn't Jimmy takes place in what part of the story?
resolution
rising action
exposition
climax