1. Which element of plot matches the definition?
the outcome of the conflict in a plot
a. resolution***
b. exposition
c. rising action
d. falling action
Summary of a short story
At the beginning of a story, you learn that Tommy is given a puppy he has always wanted. He names him Max.
A little later in the story, Tommy finds that Max has become very sick, and he worries about his health.
His family takes Max to Dr. Thomas, a veterinarian. Dr. Thomas gives Max some medication, but tells Tommy to hope for the best because Max is very sick.
After a few days pass, Max begins to get some of his energy back. Dr. Thomas says that Max will be back to normal very soon.
Finally, in a little more than a week, Max is running and playing the way he was when Tommy first got him.
2. Use the selection to answer the question
Which excerpt contains the story's climax?
a. A little later in the story, Tommy finds that Max has become very sick, and he worries about his health.
b. After a few days pass, Max begins to get some of his energy back. Dr. Thomas says that Max will be back to normal very soon.
c. Finally, in a little more than a week, Max is running and playing the way he was when Tommy first got him.
d. His family takes Max to Dr. Thomas, a veterinarian. Dr. Thomas gives Max some medication, but tells Tommy to hope for the best because Max is very sick.***
Jo's Summer
"How was the last day of school?" Jo's mom asked.
"Fine," Jo sighed.
"I remember being a lot happier when school let out," her mom teased.
Jo shrugged. "Yippee," se said indifferently. She has been sulking since her mother told her she would have to spend the summer with her grandparents and her other cousins-four boys. With school ending, she would be leaving the next day.
"Jo, you'll have fun at your grandparents' farm," her mother said with a note of concern in her voice.
"I'll be the only girl," Jo complained. "I wish they lived in town." Jo's grandparents owned a small farm. They didn't actually do any farming, but they like living in the county. Jo didn't. There wasn't another girl her age within miles.
"That reminds me," Jo's mom said. "Your grandmother sent me this flyer. She thought you might be interested."
"Summer swim team?" Jo asked, looking at the flyer. Jo frowned. "You know I'm not a very strong swimmer."
"Well this is about the only activity that is happening in the area this summer for kids your age. It's also a way to improve your swimming skill's. Your grandfather said he would take you into town for the practices."
"I'll think about it," Jo said, studying the flyer. She remembered that last time she had attempted to swim in a race. It had been a nightmare. She had been at a friend's pool party when a race had been organized. Jo just couldn't seem to coordinate her stokes, breathing, and kicking. She has gone outside of her lane and actually run into the pool wall. She has been the laughingstock of the part after that. Then again, if joining the swim tram would give her time away from her cousins, she was all for it.
Three days later, Jo looked around the swimming pool at the summer swim team. It seemed like the other kids were looking at Jo as if she were from another planet.
"Okay kids, I'm Jim Garraty," the coach said. "I recognize some of you, and others are new faces, That's okay. We're all here to improve our swimming skills and to have fun. Now, I want everyone to line up behind a starting block, five per line," he announced. Jo felt a sense of panic as everyone began lining up.
Jo walked to the end of a line and stood, raising her hand to get the coach's attention.
The girl in front of Jo turned and around and started talking to her. "Hi, my name's Andrea. My family and I just moved here."
Jo distractedly nodded to the girl as she continued signaling to the coach. Slowly the line inched close to the edge of the pool, causing Jo's feelings of dread to rise. Finally Coach Garraty walked over to Jo. "Coach, I'm not the best swimmer Mabey I should sit this one out."
"You'll be fine. Just do the best you can and have fun." He gave her a friendly smile as he walked to another line.
"But, Coach..."
Andrea spoke up. "I'm a little nervous too. I'm not a very good swimmer either," she admitted sheepishly. Jo turned and stared at Andrea. She has assumed everyone there would be an excellent swimmer.
"Really?" Jo asked.
"Yeah," Andrea answered. "My dad says he won't teach me to water-ski until I get better at swimming, so I signed for this club."
Finally it was Andrea's turn. Jo watched as she dove in and started crossing the pool. When she got back to their side, she smiled up at Jo and told her it wasn't so bad. Before Jo knew it, she was diving into the pool. Somehow she managed to swim across the pool and back without making a fool of herself. The plastic lane divers helps keep her in her lane. She wasn't the fastest, but at least she had finished.
"I thought you said you weren't a good swimmer," Andrea said as they sat down on the warm cement to catch their breath.
"You know," Jo said, "maybe neither of us is as bad as we thought"
"Would you be interested in learning how to ski next?" Andrea asked Jo.
Jo's face lit up. Mabey this summer wasn't going to be so bad after all.
3. Use the selection to answer the questions.
What can you infer about the main character in this selection?
a. She was nervous about appearing foolish to others.***
b. She is not comfortable meeting new people.
c. She is excited to try new activities.
d. She has a fear of water.
4. Which excerpt from the selection supports your answer to the previous question?
a. She had been the laughingstock of the party after that.
b. Jo distractedly nodded to the girl as she continued signaling to the coach.
c. Jo felt a sense of panic as everyone began lining up.***
d. "Your grandmother sent me this flyer. She though you might be interested."
5. Use the selection to answer the question.
Which best describes the use of plot devices in this selection?
a. Events are clarified with flashback. ***
b. Events are improved by personification.
c. Events are believable due to allusion.
d. Events are confusing because of foreshadowing.
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To answer question 1, the element of plot that matches the definition "the outcome of the conflict in a plot" is a. resolution. You can determine this by understanding that the resolution is the part of the plot where the conflict is resolved and the outcome is revealed.
To answer question 2, the excerpt that contains the story's climax is d. "His family takes Max to Dr. Thomas, a veterinarian. Dr. Thomas gives Max some medication, but tells Tommy to hope for the best because Max is very sick." The climax is the turning point or the most intense moment in the story, and in this case, it is when Max becomes very sick and Tommy's hopes hang in the balance.
To answer question 3, you can infer that the main character in the selection is nervous about appearing foolish to others. This can be inferred from the fact that she was the laughingstock of the party after a swimming incident, indicating her fear of appearing foolish.
To answer question 4, the excerpt that supports the inference that the main character is nervous about appearing foolish to others is c. "Jo felt a sense of panic as everyone began lining up." This excerpt shows her anxiety and fear of potentially making a fool of herself in front of others.
To answer question 5, the best description of the use of plot devices in this selection is a. "Events are clarified with flashback." This is because the selection refers to a past event where the main character made a fool of herself at a party, which helps explain her anxiety and nervousness in the present. This is an example of a flashback, which clarifies the events and adds depth to the story.