Elements of Fiction

Which story element describes the problem in the story?

• Plot

• Conflict

• Setting

Which story element is the overall message of the story?

• Theme

• Plot

• Characters

The events in a story: beginning, middle, and end

• Setting

• Plot

• Characters

Which element of the story contains the people/animals who do the actions?

• Characters

• Plot

• Setting

Which character is the "good guy?"

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

Which part of the plot diagram is the most exciting part of the story? Here, the main character usually has to make a bid decision.

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Climax

The end of the story, where the conflict is finally resolved, is called the ...

• Resolution

• Falling Action

• Climax

Which type of conflict is a problem between two characters?

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Character

When the main character has to make a tough decision, which type of conflict is present?

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Character

True or False ... A book can have more than one theme.

• True

• False