PLOT INTERVENTION

Question 1

Based on paragraphs 7 and 8 of the story, what can the reader infer about Patrick?

Accepted Answer

he would prefer to do as little work as possible

Question 2

What items in the picture can support the inference that it is a restaurant? (Pick 2)

Accepted Answer

menu, sugar caddy

Question 3

This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story.

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EXPOSITION

Question 4

Make an inference with a picture! What is the most likely location of this picture?

Accepted Answer

a restaurant

Question 5

How do paragraphs 1-7 contribute to the plot?

Accepted Answer

showing how Patrick is regretful he agreed to watch his sister

Question 6

Reread paragraphs paragraphs 11-14. Patrick's feelings about babysitting begin to become more positive when he-

Accepted Answer

saw how much fun the girls were having

Question 7

All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict and climax are taken care of.

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FALLING ACTION

Question 8

The story comes to a reasonable ending.

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RESOLUTION

Question 9

When the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The turning point of the story.

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CLIMAX

Question 10

The part of the story that builds suspense and conflict begins.

Accepted Answer

RISING ACTION

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