Read the passage from “Initiation.”It would be rather fun for a change, Millicent mused, getting her books out of her locker in the hall, rather exciting to be part of a closely knit group, the exclusive set at Lansing High. Of course, it wasn't a school organization. In fact, the principal, Mr. Cranton, wanted to do away with initiation week altogether, because he thought it was undemocratic and disturbed the routine of school work. But there wasn't really anything he could do about it. Sure, the girls had to come to school for five days without any lipstick on and without curling their hair, and of course everybody noticed them, but what could the teachers do?
In the plot of a story, most of the events result from a central conflict that leads to the conclusion. The conclusion is also referred to as the:
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Which excerpt from "Initiation” correctly matches with the implied resolution of the story?
Read the sentence from “Initiation.”It would be an hour before they came to get her, but then Rat Court would be all over and she would say what she had to say and go home.
Read the passage from “Initiation.”Millicent and Bev took a bus ahead of the rest of the girls; they had to stand up on the way to Lewiston Square. Bev seemed very cross about something. Finally she said, "You were talking with Herb Dalton at lunch today.""No," Millicent said honestly."Well, I saw you smile at him. That's practically as bad as talking. Remember not to do it again."
Which are elements of plot structure that the reader can study in order to understand the resolution? Check all that apply.climaxdirect characterizationexpositionfalling actionindirect characterizationrising action
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One way an author uses direct characterization is by telling the reader about the character through
Read the sentence from "Initiation.”And from that time on, initiations didn't bother Millicent at all.
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