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8.17 Events that PROPEL the plot Worksheet

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Events that PROPEL the plot - Choose the incident that most escalates conflict or advances the plot toward a turning point; justify the cause‑effect chain. (CCSS RL.8.3; TEKS 8.7(C); FL ELA.8.R.1.1; NY 8R3)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
In the rehearsal room, June plans to avoid a difficult solo by staying in the back row. Then the lead singer loses their voice minutes before the run-through. June steps forward and sings the first line. The cast now has to decide whether she can take the role for the performance.
Which incident most strongly propels the plot toward the next major conflict?
AJune stands in the back row.
BThe lead singer loses their voice.
CThe cast prepares for a run-through.
DJune steps forward and sings the first line.
Solution & Explanation:Choice D propels the plot because June’s action changes her role and forces the cast to reconsider the performance. The other choices build pressure, but her choice drives the next conflict.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
At the food-drive warehouse, Omar notices a mislabeled box but considers ignoring it so sorting will finish on time. When he opens it, he finds medicine that must be delivered that night. Omar tells the coordinator, and the group stops the food drive to track the correct address. The mistake becomes urgent instead of routine.
Which incident most strongly propels the plot toward the next major conflict?
AOmar works at the food-drive warehouse.
BOmar notices a mislabeled box.
COmar tells the coordinator about the medicine.
DThe group wants to finish sorting on time.
Solution & Explanation:Choice C propels the plot because Omar’s report forces the group to change plans and handle an urgent delivery. The other choices set up the situation but do not create the new action.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
On a night ferry, Suri hides a cracked compass that her sister needs for a navigation contest. When engine trouble delays the ferry, her sister asks for the compass to practice. Suri hands it over and admits she broke it. The confession shifts the conflict from hiding guilt to repairing trust before the contest.
Which incident most strongly propels the plot toward the next major conflict?
ASuri rides a ferry at night.
BSuri hands over the compass and confesses.
CEngine trouble delays the ferry.
DSuri’s sister needs the compass for a contest.
Solution & Explanation:Choice B propels the plot because Suri’s confession changes the problem from a hidden accident to an open trust conflict. The other choices create pressure but do not drive the next major conflict.

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