Story Elements Quiz

Gives the reader important background information.

• Setting

• Plot

• Exposition

• Rising Action

A series of events in a story that center around a conflict.

• Falling Action

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Plot

The turning point or point of greatest interest.

• Resolution

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

The events in a story that move the plot forward.

• Rising Action

• Plot

• Exposition

• Resolution

A time when conflicts are resolved and any loose ends are tied up.

• Resolution

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Setting

The problem may be solved or changed and the story ends.

• Plot

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

• Resolution

The ______________ is the meaning or moral of the story.

• resolution

• setting

• theme

• falling action

Why is the setting or time period (The 1900's) significant to the plot in the story "Their Eyes Were Watching God?" Think about how women are treated during this time.

• The setting shows the impact of racial segregation.

• The setting allows readers to better understand how much Janie really goes against the norms of what society feels is appropriate behavior for a woman.

• The setting provides readers textual evidence and support.

• The setting allows readers to identify with the women in the story.

What impact does story elements have on a story?

• They explain the setting of the story.

• They exclude the main character.

• They are only found in the conclusion of a story.

• They help to move the story along and to develop the theme.

What is the conflict in Chapter 1 of Their Eyes Were Watching God?

• Janie returned to her hometown.

• Janie did not allow the gossiping to discourage her.

• The porch sitters were gossiping amongst themselves about Janie.

• Phoeby supported and defended Janie.