At what point of a plot does the action wind down to reveal the effects of the action or decision?
climax
exposition
falling action
resolution
Read the following passage from “The Oxcart”:
The governor of Settsu had three outstanding samurai in his service. Their names were Taira no Hidemichi, Taira no Suetake, and Sakata no Kintoki. Once in late fall, when the time of the Kamo festival was approaching, the three samurai wanted to go to Muraskino to watch the procession.
What part of the plot is shown here?
climax
exposition
resolution
rising action
3. Outstanding is a compound word. Think about what its two parts, “out” and “standing,” mean. What does outstanding most likely mean?
exceptional
obvious
standing outside
tall
Identify whether the italicized words in the sentences below are used as participles or verbs.
I really need to get a working charger for my phone.
participle
verb
She’s an experienced chef; she should have no trouble finding work.
participle
verb
My answers are,
falling action,
exposition,
exceptional,
participle (not sure),
verb.
Tell me what you think.
Identify whether the italicized words in the sentences below are used as participles or verbs.
She’s an EXPERIENCED chef; she should have no trouble finding work.
participle or verb?
I would say participle.
last one s wrong its participle
Your answers are mostly correct:
1. The point of the plot shown in the passage is exposition. It introduces the characters and sets the stage for the story.
2. "Outstanding" most likely means exceptional, as it implies that the three samurai are highly skilled or noteworthy.
3. Your answer, exceptional, is correct.
4. In the sentence "I really need to get a working charger for my phone," "working" is used as a participle. It describes the type of charger needed.
5. In the sentence "She’s an experienced chef; she should have no trouble finding work," "experienced" is used as an adjective describing the chef. It is not functioning as a participle in this context, so the correct answer is verb.
They're right.
However, I don't know what word you're supposed to identify in the last question.