Non-Linear Plot Development
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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4 Slides • 5 Questions
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Linear vs Nonlinear Plot Development
Unit 2
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Open Ended
What is linear vs. nonlinear plot development? What does linear follow that nonlinear does not? What tools does nonlinear use in the text?
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Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of the rising action in a story?
to provide closure to a problem
to mark a turning point
to reveal and develop conflict
to introduce the characters and setting
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes an advantage of using subplot?
It presents authors with an ideal way to introduce theme.
It allows authors to change the pace of a story.
It gives authors a reason to introduce nonessential characters.
It provides a place to use flashback.
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Multiple Choice
Which literary device helps add depth to characters by showing previous events?
foreshadowing
alliteration
personification
flashback
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Multiple Select
What are three reasons authors might use a nonlinear plot structure?
to change the course of the main plot
to give more attention to a minor character
to slow down the story
to make the story feel longer for the reader
to give the main conflict more depth
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Let's Practice
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VSTRwNLioxRBbU6ePPwrs_kokuHC2oVlcK_chx8FvXY/edit?usp=sharing
Linear vs Nonlinear Plot Development
Unit 2
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