Question 1

A) What is a plot diagram? (1 point)
the outline a writer makes before they begin writing
the five elements of plot that stories usually include
a device that helps understand a story’s theme
a device that helps visualize a story’s plot structure
Question 2
A) What is an inciting incident? (1 point)
an event that introduces conflict during rising action
an event that serves as a turning point in the story
an event that serves as closure after falling action
an event that introduces characters or setting
Question 3
A) What is a flashback? (1 point)
a plot device where two or more stories are linked by a common character, event, setting, or
theme
a minor story told alongside the main story
a hint about future events in a story
a scene that interrupts the story’s chronological flow to tell events from the past
Question 4
A)
Use the story description to answer the question.
A story is told from a detective’s perspective. The detective is investigating an unsolved
murder from decades ago. The murder happened in a library. Many detectives have tried
to crack the case, but none have succeeded. During the investigation, the detective
begins to have feelings for the librarian who handles her requests for old newspapers.
Their romance blooms but is often interrupted by the demands of the case. Just as they
seem to be close to solving the case, a fresh murder happens—and it appears to be
related to the cold case. At first, the detective suspects the librarian. A series of
discoveries proves the librarian innocent. Together, the detective and the librarian solve
both cases and catch the criminal—a patron who is often at the library.
How could the writer create dramatic irony to increase tension?
(1 point)
by adding an additional subplot in which the librarian is trying to figure out which patron is
stealing specific books
by strongly implying that the librarian really is the killer after the case already appears to be
solved
by revealing the killer’s identity to readers right before the detective unknowingly enters a scene
with the killer
by providing small clues about the killer’s identity that could allow the reader to discover it before
the big reveal
Question 5
A)
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 might the parallel plots intertwine to add a sense of mystery?
(1 point)
The character could determine that they want to live in both realities and find a way to do so
without making a choice.
Events could become illogical at times in both realities to make the reader question what is really
happening before the final reveal.
The story could end without showing which reality the character decides to return to.
Certain events could be the exact same in both realities, implying something about fate and
destiny.