1. Which statement best describes what happens in the climax of a story? Select the two correct answers.
A. The peak of the story’s tension and the height of the action are reached.
B. The characters confront the conflict head-on and fully address it.
C. Subplots and plot twists are introduced and dealt with by the characters.
D. The characters are introduced, and the setting of the story is established.
E. Plot elements that remain open are tied up, and the story is concluded.
2. Which component of the plot structure of this story is described in this excerpt?
A. the climax
B. the falling action
C. the resolution
D. the rising action
3. Which best describes the type of plot structure used by the author in this story?
A. Parallel
B. Flashback
C. Linear
D. Foreshadowed
4. Which phrase most establishes tension?
A. Ulrich von Gradwitz patrolled the dark forest in quest of a human enemy
B. as though he waited for some beast of the woods to come within the range of his vision
C. a forest of mixed growth somewhere on the eastern spurs of the Carpathians
D. a man stood one winter night watching and listening
5. Which phrase is a signal that the story has moved backward in time?
A. The forest lands of Gradwitz were of wide extent
B. in the days of his grandfather
C. if there was a man in the world whom he detested
D. poaching affrays and similar scandals
1. The correct answers are A and E. The climax of a story is the point where the tension reaches its peak and the action is at its highest. It is also where plot elements are tied up and the story is concluded.
2. The correct answer is C. The component of the plot structure described in the excerpt is the resolution. The resolution is the part of the story where the conflicts are resolved and loose ends are tied up.
3. The correct answer is C. The best description of the plot structure used by the author in this story is Linear. It follows a chronological order, with events unfolding in a linear sequence.
4. The correct answer is B. The phrase "as though he waited for some beast of the woods to come within the range of his vision" establishes tension by creating a sense of anticipation and danger.
5. The correct answer is B. The phrase "in the days of his grandfather" signals a move backward in time, indicating a flashback to a previous period.
1. The correct answers are A and E. In the climax of a story, the peak of the story's tension is reached, and the action is at its highest. Also, plot elements that remain open are tied up, and the story is concluded.
To determine the correct answers, you need to understand what the climax of a story is. The climax is the turning point or the most intense part of the plot, where the conflict reaches its peak. It is the moment of highest tension and action in the story. When looking at the options, A correctly describes the climax as the peak of tension and action. And E correctly describes the climax as the point where plot elements are tied up and the story concludes.
2. To determine the correct answer, you need to understand the different components of plot structure. The plot structure typically consists of exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
The excerpt does not provide enough information to identify a clear event in the plot structure, but it appears to describe a segment of the story where tensions and conflicts begin to escalate. This suggests that the correct answer is D, the rising action. The rising action is the part of the plot where conflicts and tensions build, leading up to the climax.
3. To determine the correct answer, you need to understand the different types of plot structures.
A parallel plot structure involves multiple storylines that are happening simultaneously and are interconnected in some way. A flashback plot structure involves a non-linear narrative where events from the past are recounted. A linear plot structure follows a straightforward chronological order. A foreshadowed plot structure incorporates clues or hints about future events.
Based on the given information, it is not clear if any of these plot structures are specifically used by the author in the story. Therefore, the correct answer would be C, linear, as it is the default plot structure without any clear indications of parallel, flashback, or foreshadowed structures.
4. To determine the correct answer, you need to identify the phrase that creates a sense of tension.
Tension is often established by creating a sense of anticipation or unease. Looking at the options, phrases A, B, C, and D all contribute to the overall atmosphere and setting of the story. However, phrase A, "Ulrich von Gradwitz patrolled the dark forest in quest of a human enemy," is the most likely to establish tension. This phrase suggests danger or conflict, as the protagonist is actively searching for someone to confront.
5. To determine the correct answer, you need to identify the phrase that indicates a shift backward in time.
A signal that the story has moved backward in time is often indicated by phrases that refer to events or people in the past. Among the given options, phrase B, "in the days of his grandfather," clearly indicates a reference to a period before the present moment of the story. This suggests a movement backward in time, making it the correct answer.
1. A. The peak of the story’s tension and the height of the action are reached.
E. Plot elements that remain open are tied up, and the story is concluded.
2. B. the falling action
3. C. Linear
4. A. Ulrich von Gradwitz patrolled the dark forest in quest of a human enemy
5. B. in the days of his grandfather