exposition short story points 3 action

. In the exposition of a short story, __________. (Points : 3) the action reaches its highest point the characters and setting are introduced the events that set the plot in motion occur the story’s main conflict is resolved 2. The function of a short story’s exposition is to __________. (Points : 3) present the setting and characters carry the action to the turning point begin the action of the plot resolve the plot’s conflict 3. In a story, the point of highest action or the turning point is known as the ________ . (Points : 3) rising action falling action resolution climax 4. When a writer wants to capture the way real people sound when they talk, that writer will write dialogue in __________. (Points : 3) personification alliteration dialect conflict 5. Readers can more readily identify with a story’s narrator if the writer uses __________. (Points : 3) third-person omniscient point of view third-person limited point of view second-person point of view first-person point of view 6. In “Thank You, M’am,” the blue suede shoes are symbols of __________. (Points : 3) what Mrs. Jones teaches Roger what Roger wants but cannot have memories of Mrs. Jones’s youth Roger’s innocence 7. Which is not a lesson that Mrs. Jones tries to teach Roger during the encounter? (Points : 3) Do not disrespect others. Do not talk to strangers. Do take responsibility for your choices. Do take pride in yourself. 8. Of what is the narrator’s family in “The Circuit” a good example? (Points : 3) the importance of cooperation the necessity of wealth the advantages of traveling the value of education 9. At the beginning of “The Bracelet,” Ruri tells the reader that after her house has been packed up it feels like “a gift box after the nice thing inside was gone; just a lot of nothingness.” The author uses this image to communicate the story’s __________. (Points : 3) mood theme climax characterization 10. Which event marks the climax of “The Circuit”? (Points : 3) The narrator, his brother, and their father labor together in the field. The narrator rides the bus anxiously to school. The family cooperates together to load their belongings into the car. The narrator gets a chance to take trumpet lessons from his teacher. 11. In what important way are facts and historical fiction used differently in a story? (Points : 3) Historical fiction includes imaginative details that add dramatic interest, but facts can be proved. Historical fiction is usually written about famous people, but facts are not about people. Historical fiction is always based on historical events, but facts are not part of history. Historical fiction usually includes details about the weather, but facts are usually about science. 12. The author of “Enrico Fermi: The ‘Italian Navigator’” writes that Fermi was like a ship captain. What does the author mean by this comparison? (Points : 3) Fermi felt himself “lost at sea” in his project. Fermi traveled across hazardous territory, taking readings of his progress. Fermi led a crew of uncooperative assistants. Fermi conducted his experiments on board a ship. 13. What did Enrico Fermi and Marie Curie have in common? (Points : 3) Both committed their lives to their research. Both lived in France during their scientific careers. Both worried constantly about what others thought of their work. Both were married to and collaborated with a scientist. 14. What important lesson does Ruri learn from her mother in “The Bracelet”? (Points : 3) to hang on to the things that remind her of home to tend the garden diligently to beware of all governments to treasure memories rather than material goods 15. What happens during the falling action of “The Circuit”? (Points : 3) The narrator rides the bus to school feeling quite nervous. The narrator returns home, excited, only to find that his family is moving again. The narrator meets with his teacher and has the opportunity to learn to play the trumpet. The narrator and his brother work hard in the fields to help support their family. 16. During their internment, Ruri’s mother acts __________. (Points : 3) proud and strong cleverly and boldly frightened and pitiful cheerfully and with high spirits 17. While they are interned, Ruri’s mother behaves with __________. (Points : 3) terror and self-pity good humor and liveliness intelligence and resourcefulness strength and self-respect Time Remaining: