IREAD Literature: Character & Plot 4

Question 1

In a story, the author describes a character who is always the first to help others and never asks for anything in return. What trait does this character show?

Accepted Answer

selflessness

Answer

Always helping others without expecting anything back is the trait of selflessness.

Question 2

A student reads: 'After years of practicing piano, Ana finally played her piece perfectly at the recital.' Which plot element does this sentence MOST LIKELY represent?

Accepted Answer

resolution

Answer

Ana achieving her goal after years of practice shows the conflict has been resolved.

Question 3

Which detail would BEST help a reader understand a character's personality?

Accepted Answer

The character donates her birthday money to an animal shelter.

Answer

A character's actions, like donating money, reveal personality traits such as generosity.

Question 4

What happens during the RISING ACTION of a story?

Accepted Answer

Events build up tension and make the conflict worse.

Answer

Rising action includes the events that build tension leading up to the climax.

Question 5

A character is described as brave when talking to friends but freezes when she has to speak to adults. What does this show about her character?

Accepted Answer

She behaves differently depending on the situation.

Answer

Behaving differently around different people shows that the character's actions are situation-dependent.

(IREAD) Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Practice Test

(IREAD) Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Practice Test

IREAD Literature: Character & Plot 4