Literary Fiction

What is the definition of climax? 

• the turning point of the story
• the struggle between two characters
• the beginning of the story
• the point when the conflict is resolved

Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story? 

• exposition
• rising action
• climax
• falling action 

Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order? 

• exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution 
• exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
• exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution 
• rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution

What is the classic fairy tale resolution? 

• once upon a time 
•  the end...or is it?
• and they all lived happily ever after
• this is a story about a family 

The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 

• action
• conflict 
• setting
• plot 

What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?

• beginning
• rising action
• introduction/exposition
• resolution

What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?

• resolution
• rising action
• falling action
• exposition

The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict

• the climax
• the theme
• the resolution
• the introduction

The story's time and place is

• tone
• plot
• setting
• voice

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• exposition
• rising action
• climax
• resolution