Plot Devices

Welcome to the Plot Devices category on Questions LLC! Here, you will find a treasure trove of questions and discussions surrounding the fascinating world of plot devices. Whether you are an avid reader, a passionate writer, or simply curious about the art of storytelling, this category is your go-to resource for unraveling the secrets behind these powerful tools that shape narratives. From deus ex machina to Chekhov's gun, our community of knowledge seekers seeks to uncover the efficacy, impact, and potential pitfalls of various plot devices. So, dive in, explore, and prepare to unravel the intricacies of storytelling as we deep-dive into the dynamic world of plot devices!

Questions (37)

What plot device does Alvarez use in this opening excerpt from "Antojos," when she puts the reader directly into the action of
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4. In Chapters 1 & 2 of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, the author explains the Games and how contestants are chosen by
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Perry and his buddies were ecstatic about whiling away the muggy afternoon at a nearby waterfall. Nothing beat this hidden oasis
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Helping my son with a book project, what is a plot paper bag or plot mobile?
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Use the story description to answer the question. A story begins with two characters working together to change a tire. The
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what is an inciting incident?
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Which of the following is an example of information withheld from certain characters?Check all that are true. Prince Eric thinks
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What is a subplot?(1 point)Responses a plot device where two or more stories are linked by a common character, event, setting,
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QuestionUse the story description to answer the question. A story begins with two characters working together to change a tire.
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What is a plot diagram?(1 point)Responses a device that helps understand a story’s theme a device that helps understand a
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Use the story to answer the question.What plot device refines the story’s theme? (1 point) Responses a resolution allows a
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Use the story to answer the question.What plot device refines the story’s theme? (1 point) Responses a dream teaches a
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Although Graciela was running late for the formal dinner hosted by her employer,she decided to stop at a car wash. She had spent
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Why would an author structure a text using a cliffhanger?(1 point)Responses To give the reader insight into character
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What drives the action in a story?(1 point)Responses direct characterization direct characterization the dialogue between
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Use the story to answer the question.What plot device refines the story’s theme? (1 point) Responses a second chance allows a
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fill in the blank Present a central _________ or puzzle that readers try to answer throughout the story (
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A shift in a narrative is also known as what?(1 point)Responses a theme a theme a conflict a conflict a change a change a
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Which of the following definitions does NOT match the term correctly?(1 point) Responses Conflict- A clash between characters or
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Which of the following definitions does NOT match the term correctly?(1 point)Responses Conflict- A clash between characters or
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Which of the following definitions does NOT match the term correctly? ( 1 point)Conflict- A clash between characters or forces
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Which of the following definitions does NOT match the term correctly?(1 point)Responses Dialogue- A lengthy speech given by one
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Which of the following definitions does NOT match the term correctly?(1 point) Responses Dialogue- A lengthy speech given by one
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Which of the following definitions does NOT match the term correctly?A. Conflict- A clash between characters or forces B.
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Which of the following definitions does NOT match the term correctly?(1 point)Responses Inciting Incident- The event that
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What is suspense?a reference to something outside of the story an uncertainty about what will happen next in a story the
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A shift in a narrative is also known as what?(1 point)Responses a theme a theme a conflict a conflict a flashback a flashback a
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Match the definition to the key word. Words: suspense, linear structure, resolution, parallel structure, plot, nonlinear
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Use the passage from The Test below to answer the question.When that test finally rolled around, it wasn't even an issue. I took
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The fairy queen, Titania, has been given a love potion, which causes her to fall in love with the first creature she sees. Upon
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What plot device does Alvarez use in this opening excerpt from "Antojos," when she puts the reader directly into the action of
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The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part BPart A What plot device does Alvarez use in this
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Select the correct answer from the list._ occurs when the audience knows something that a character does not.
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The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part BPart A What plot device does Alvarez use in this
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What is suspense?(1 point)Responses an uncertainty about what will happen next in a story an uncertainty about what will happen
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Match each word to its definition.(2 points)Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response,
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What is one main reason a writer might include parallel plots?(1 point)Responses A. to confuse readers about the story’s
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