No. It should be "Paloma did not make it to work, for her car broke down on the freeway".
A widely accepted way of thinking or behaving is a convention.
It denotes set of generally accepted standards and norms and a way in which something is usually done. Example for convention is shaking hands when greeting someone. Controversial on the other hand is something causing people to have opposing ways.
THe correct answer is 1:plot 4:stage directions 5:diogue