Question
What comes after a story’s climax? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
rising action
rising action
resolution
resolution
inciting incident
inciting incident
exposition
exposition
falling action
Responses
rising action
rising action
resolution
resolution
inciting incident
inciting incident
exposition
exposition
falling action
Answers
Answer
Use the story description to answer the question.
A story begins with two characters working together to change a tire. The characters are trying to avoid speaking to each other, and it becomes clear that they had an argument before they ended up in this situation. A red car pulls up behind them. A scene shows one of the two characters riding in the red car, having a lighthearted conversation with its driver. Another scene shows the two characters who were working to change the tire arguing about the driver of the red car. As the driver of the red car approaches the two characters, their eyes meet. It is clear their argument has not been resolved.
How does the author use a plot device to create an effect?
(1 point)
Responses
A plot device increases the conflict.
A plot device increases the conflict.
A plot device creates a sense of surprise.
A plot device creates a sense of surprise.
A plot device increases tension.
A plot device increases tension.
A plot device creates a sense of mystery.
A story begins with two characters working together to change a tire. The characters are trying to avoid speaking to each other, and it becomes clear that they had an argument before they ended up in this situation. A red car pulls up behind them. A scene shows one of the two characters riding in the red car, having a lighthearted conversation with its driver. Another scene shows the two characters who were working to change the tire arguing about the driver of the red car. As the driver of the red car approaches the two characters, their eyes meet. It is clear their argument has not been resolved.
How does the author use a plot device to create an effect?
(1 point)
Responses
A plot device increases the conflict.
A plot device increases the conflict.
A plot device creates a sense of surprise.
A plot device creates a sense of surprise.
A plot device increases tension.
A plot device increases tension.
A plot device creates a sense of mystery.
Answer
Use the story description to answer the question.
A story begins with a character trying to make a major life decision. The character goes to sleep, and the next day the storyline splits in two. One thread of scenes follows the character showing their life if they had decided the big choice one way. The other follows the character showing their life if they had decided the big choice another way. Both paths involve unexpected downsides and upsides. Near the end of the story, the character hits their head in both storylines. For a moment, the character fully understands both realities and must choose which reality to return to.
How does the author’s choice of structure create a specific effect?
(1 point)
Responses
The use of parallel plot adds a sense of surprise.
The use of parallel plot adds a sense of surprise.
The use of a subplot increases tension.
The use of a subplot increases tension.
The use of parallel plots increases tension.
The use of parallel plots increases tension.
The use of a subplot adds a sense of surprise.
A story begins with a character trying to make a major life decision. The character goes to sleep, and the next day the storyline splits in two. One thread of scenes follows the character showing their life if they had decided the big choice one way. The other follows the character showing their life if they had decided the big choice another way. Both paths involve unexpected downsides and upsides. Near the end of the story, the character hits their head in both storylines. For a moment, the character fully understands both realities and must choose which reality to return to.
How does the author’s choice of structure create a specific effect?
(1 point)
Responses
The use of parallel plot adds a sense of surprise.
The use of parallel plot adds a sense of surprise.
The use of a subplot increases tension.
The use of a subplot increases tension.
The use of parallel plots increases tension.
The use of parallel plots increases tension.
The use of a subplot adds a sense of surprise.
Answer
The Summer of El Pintor
by Ofelia Dumas Lachtman
Lucia was a narrow street lined with small houses fronted by dry patches of lawn. Old pepper trees, whose branches hung limply over the scattered red berries below them, grew alongside the curbs. On a dusty driveway two teenage boys in grease-spotted T-shirts were working on a torn-down car. They shot glances in their direction. Monica shrank into the black leather of the bucket seat. She wanted to hide. But why? She took a deep breath, sat up, and forced herself to look around again. The morning mist was completely gone. The sun was strong and bright, intensifying the color of a row of potted marigolds on the front porch of one of the houses.
Excerpt from "Summer of El Pintor" by Ofelia Dumas Lachtman is being reprinted with permission from the publisher (©Arte Público Press - University of Houston)
Question
Use the excerpt from “The Summer of El Pintor” by Ofelia Dumas Lachtman to answer the question.
Which sentence or sentences from the passage help readers determine the story’s setting?
(1 point)
Responses
She wanted to hide. But why? She took a deep breath, sat up, and forced herself to look around again.
She wanted to hide. But why? She took a deep breath, sat up, and forced herself to look around again.
The morning mist was completely gone. The sun was strong and bright, intensifying the color of a row of potted marigolds on the front porch of one of the houses.
The morning mist was completely gone. The sun was strong and bright, intensifying the color of a row of potted marigolds on the front porch of one of the houses.
They shot glances in their direction.
They shot glances in their direction.
Monica shrank into the black leather of the bucket seat.
Answer
Which story setting would best support a happy, joyful mood?(1 point)
Responses
the woods during a thunderstorm at night
the woods during a thunderstorm at night
a grocery store on a cold winter morning
a grocery store on a cold winter morning
a crowded park on a humid summer day
a crowded park on a humid summer day
the finish line of a big race on a spring afternoon
Responses
the woods during a thunderstorm at night
the woods during a thunderstorm at night
a grocery store on a cold winter morning
a grocery store on a cold winter morning
a crowded park on a humid summer day
a crowded park on a humid summer day
the finish line of a big race on a spring afternoon
Answer
Use the passage to answer the question.
As Amani stood at the gate, she considered her options. She could run far away, leaving this whole mess behind her. She would never have to think about any of it again. The idea was tempting. It would certainly be safer. And yet… there was a lingering voice in her mind. What if? What if? Amani had to know. She realized she wanted to know. She took a deep breath and pushed the gate open.
Which character would best serve as a foil to Amani?
(1 point)
Responses
a character who questions everything and seeks to learn
a character who questions everything and seeks to learn
an inventive character who always finds a way to do things
an inventive character who always finds a way to do things
an indifferent character who prefers the safe and known
an indifferent character who prefers the safe and known
a cautious character who thinks before acting
As Amani stood at the gate, she considered her options. She could run far away, leaving this whole mess behind her. She would never have to think about any of it again. The idea was tempting. It would certainly be safer. And yet… there was a lingering voice in her mind. What if? What if? Amani had to know. She realized she wanted to know. She took a deep breath and pushed the gate open.
Which character would best serve as a foil to Amani?
(1 point)
Responses
a character who questions everything and seeks to learn
a character who questions everything and seeks to learn
an inventive character who always finds a way to do things
an inventive character who always finds a way to do things
an indifferent character who prefers the safe and known
an indifferent character who prefers the safe and known
a cautious character who thinks before acting
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The two correct answers that come after a story's climax are:
1. **falling action**
2. **resolution**
1. **falling action**
2. **resolution**
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The correct response is:
**A plot device increases tension.**
The alternating scenes and unresolved argument between the characters create a heightened sense of tension as the reader anticipates how the situation will unfold.
**A plot device increases tension.**
The alternating scenes and unresolved argument between the characters create a heightened sense of tension as the reader anticipates how the situation will unfold.
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GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**The use of parallel plots increases tension.**
The parallel storylines create tension as the character navigates the consequences of each decision, leading to the climactic moment where they must choose which reality to return to.
**The use of parallel plots increases tension.**
The parallel storylines create tension as the character navigates the consequences of each decision, leading to the climactic moment where they must choose which reality to return to.
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The sentence that helps readers determine the story’s setting is:
**The morning mist was completely gone. The sun was strong and bright, intensifying the color of a row of potted marigolds on the front porch of one of the houses.**
This sentence provides details about the time of day and the environment, which are essential elements of the setting.
**The morning mist was completely gone. The sun was strong and bright, intensifying the color of a row of potted marigolds on the front porch of one of the houses.**
This sentence provides details about the time of day and the environment, which are essential elements of the setting.
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The story setting that would best support a happy, joyful mood is:
**the finish line of a big race on a spring afternoon.**
This setting suggests celebration and achievement, which aligns well with a joyful mood.
**the finish line of a big race on a spring afternoon.**
This setting suggests celebration and achievement, which aligns well with a joyful mood.
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GPT-4o mini
The character that would best serve as a foil to Amani is:
**an indifferent character who prefers the safe and known.**
Amani is portrayed as someone who feels a strong pull to explore the unknown despite the risks, while an indifferent character who avoids risks would highlight Amani's desire for exploration and knowledge.
**an indifferent character who prefers the safe and known.**
Amani is portrayed as someone who feels a strong pull to explore the unknown despite the risks, while an indifferent character who avoids risks would highlight Amani's desire for exploration and knowledge.
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