Writing Review

Which part of the plot introduces the characters, setting, and background situation of the story?

• exposition
• climax
• rising action
• falling action

Which part of the plot represents when action/tension is at its highest point?   

• exposition
• climax
• rising action
• falling action

Which part of the plot represents a series of events that propels the story as conflict builds?

• exposition
• climax
• rising action
• falling action

Characterization can best be described as:

• information the author gives the reader about the characters
• the time and location in which a story takes place
• the opposition of forces which ties on incident to another
• the author’s underlying meaning or main idea that he is trying to convey   

Theme can best be described as:

• information the author gives the reader about the characters
• the time and location in which a story takes place
• the opposition of forces which ties on incident to another
• the author’s underlying meaning or main idea that he is trying to convey   

The protagonist of a story is:

• the main character
• the force working against the main character
• the nicest character in the story
• the character that changes in the story

Which type of conflict is represented in the following example?

Jimmy and Eric compete for the same position on the baseball team.

• man vs. self
• man vs. nature
• man vs. man
• man vs. society

Which type of conflict is represented in the following example?

Alexa caught her friend Jamie stealing from a classmate. Now Alexa must choose between keeping her friendship with Jamie and doing the right thing.   

• man vs. self
• man vs. nature
• man vs. man
• man vs. society

Which type of conflict is represented in the following example?

Vanessa makes an art project protesting police brutality. Her art teacher loves the project and tries to feature it in the town art show, but the county commission rejects the project. Now Vanessa, her art teacher are going to fight for the freedom of expression.   

• man vs. self
• man vs. nature
• man vs. man
• man vs. society

Which type of conflict is represented in the following example?

Alex and Scott are out at sea on a small fishing boat when a large storm hits. After their boat flips over and sinks during the storm, Alex and Scott struggle to make it back to the shore. Just when they think that things can’t get any worse, they see a shark fin circling them.   

• man vs. self
• man vs. nature
• man vs. man
• man vs. society