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What part of the plot introduces characters, setting, and conflict?
a) Exposition
b) Rising Action
c) Narrative Hook
d) Climax

What is the purpose of the plot line?
a) Drop hints about the climax
b) Use flashbacks to describe characters
c) Solve the conflict/problem outlined in the exposition
d) Explain themes

In which parts of the plot do you see the flashbacks and foreshadowing?
a) Exposition, Narrative Hook, Climax
b) Narrative Hook, Rising Action, Climax
c) Rising Action, Climax, Resolution
d) Exposition, Narrative Hook, and Rising Action

Why is the rising action the largest part of the plot line?
a) It develops the characterization.
b) It builds suspense by adding to the conflict.
c) It provides a solution to the conflict.
d) It introduces the setting.

What is the purpose of the narrative hook?
a) Get the readers' attention and interest them in the conflict
b) Reduce suspense
c) Resolve the conflict
d) Introduce the characters and setting

What is the purpose of foreshadowing?
a) Provide background information about the characters
b) Reduce the suspense
c) Explain character motive
d) Drop hints of the resolution to create suspense

What is another name for the climax?
a) Falling Action
b) Epiphany
c) Turning point
d) Narrative Hook

What happens at the climax?
a) Conflict is resolved.
b) Character makes a decision that determines the outcome of the conflict.
c) Another complication is added to the rising action.
d) The suspense is still increasing.

What is the falling action and resolution?
a) Provides flashbacks and foreshadowing
b) Introduces new events
c) Creates suspense
d) Suspense has ended and the problem has been resolved, whether good or bad.

What part of the plot leaves open threads for sequels?
a) Narrative Hook
b) Resolution
c) Rising Action
d) Exposition

What term relates to something the audience knows that the readers do not?
a) Dramatic Irony
b) Flashback
c) Foreshadowing
d) Suspense

What impact does dramatic irony have on the plot?
a) It provides hints as to what might happen in the climax.
b) It explains what is going to happen.
c) It creates suspense/tension, allowing the reader to remain interested in the text.
d) It provides information about the characters the readers would not otherwise know.

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