Story Elements Quiz

A struggle between opposing forces in a story is called...

• conflict

• plot

• theme

• character

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

All of the following are examples of external conflict except...

• man vs. man

• man vs. self

• man vs. nature

• man vs. society

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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The extra layers or details that an author provides to intensify the conflict is called...

• additional depth

• climax

• resolution

• bias

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CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

A sequence of events centered around a conflict faced by characters is called...

• theme

• climax

• plot

• flashback

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is true of a story's exposition?

• The reader gains introductory material.

• The characters are identified.

• The setting and tone are established.

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

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All of the following techniques make for a strong exposition except

• engaging dialogue and descriptive details to introduce characters

• vivid words and sensory details used to describe the setting and create a powerful mood

• characters' thoughts and feelings shared to hint at a dramatic conflict

• a lot of tension to increase the drama and suspense

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which part of the plot develops the tension/conflict?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

All of the following techniques make for a strong rising action except

• details that increase the reader's sympathy and concern for the main character

• details that increase the reader's desire to find out what happens next

• details provided that make the characters and their relationships difficult to understand

• tension and suspense is built as the conflict develops

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which part of the plot is the most intense moment when the main character takes decisive action, determining all remaining events of the story?

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

• resolution

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which part of the plot relieves tension and indicates how the conflict will be resolved?

• resolution

• climax

• rising action

• falling action

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5