Story Elements

Quiz on Story Elements

Multiple Choice

What is a setting?

• the time and location in which a story takes place

• a series of events that relate to the central conflict

• a struggle between two people or things

Multiple Choice

This part of a story is where the conflict takes place and it leads up to the character having to make a decision about the problem. Which one is it?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

Multiple Choice

This is a sudden and vivid memory of a past event. Which one is it?

• climax

• foreshadowing

• flashback

• flash forward

Multiple Choice

This is the main message, moral, or life lesson that the author is trying to teach. What is it?

• Resolution

• Theme

• Plot

• Point of View

Multiple Choice

This is a very sudden change in the expected outcome of the plot. What is it called?

• flashback

• foreshadowing

• climax

• plot twist

Multiple Choice

Which story element is this?

(The school was really big. The walls were blue and the floors were white.)

• character

• setting

• problem

• solution

Multiple Choice

Which story element is this?

[It is very cold on the playground. I do not have my coat or hat with me for recess.]

• character

• setting

• conflict

• solution

Multiple Choice

What happens in the falling action?

• You are introduced to the conflict.

• The setting is described in detail.

• Events begin to calm down after the a decision has been made.

• It is the exact same as the rising action.

Multiple Choice

What is it called when an author gives a clue about something that will happen later in the story?

• flashback

• resolution

• plot glitch

• foreshadowing

Multiple Choice

This is the part of the story where the loose ends are tied up and the conflict is resolved. Which one is it?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

What is the name for the perspective from which a story is told?

• Character

• Setting

• Point of View

• Theme

Multiple Choice

Which description of a setting would best create a mood of loneliness for a story?

• "The sun was bright, and the breeze was warm in the park. In the distance children were laughing."

• "At the amusement park, the ticket counter hadn't opened yet. It was too early. The smell of hot dogs and pretzels filled the air."

• "The sky was gray in a cold November afternoon. The playground was empty."

Multiple Choice

If the passage below were set at Lena’s birthday party, what could you infer?

[Lena laughed loudly. “I can’t believe you did that!” she said, smiling.]

• Lena might have received an unexpected present.

• Lena might be a very selfish character.

• Lena might be mad at her best friend.

Multiple Choice

If the passage below were set in a snowy park where children were playing, what could you infer?

[Lena laughed loudly. “I can’t believe you did that!” she said, smiling.]

• Lena might be lost.

• Lena might have been gently hit by a snowball.

• Lena might be talking to herself.