Basic Elements of Fiction

The part of a fictional story where the author gives the reader backgound information, the setting, the protagonist(s) and begins to create mood and tone in the story is called.....

• rising action

• plot

• exposition

• climax

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After the exposition in a fictional story, the author usually gives the reader the main problem that the protagonist needs to conquer or solve, this is called the

• resolution

• denouement

• exposition

• initiating conflict/inciting incident

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The rising action is

• the events in a story that increase in intensity that leads to the climax of the story.

• solution to the main conflict in the story.

• the background information.

• not a part of a fictional story.

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The climax of a story is....

• the beginning where you learn about the protagonists and antagonists.

• the conclusion of the story.

• the turning point, the climax solves or answers the main conflict for the protagonist(s).

• the most exciting point when the reader has closure and knows the end of the story.

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The main character(s) in a story is called the -

• antagonist

• protagonist

• dynamic character

• flat character

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The antagonist(s) in a story are -

• all the characters.

• the evil characters.

• the characters that support the protagonists.

• anything that gets in the way, is an obstacle, of the protagonist.

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What is the purpose of the falling action in a story?

• The falling action causes the reader to fall out of his/her chair.

• The author uses the falling action to bring together the "loose ends" of the story - to wrap everything up for the reader.

• The falling action lets the reader know to watch out for upcoming problems in the plot.

• There isn't a purpose for the falling action in a story.

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The setting of a story can be very specific or vague and tells you when the story takes place and where it is taking place.

• False

• True

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Check all that apply - The theme of a story is....

• a central message.

• sometimes stated but often implied.

• always given in the setting.

• is like the moral-the lesson the author hopes the reader "gets" from reading the story.

• always given to the reader by the author in the resolution of the story.

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Which of the following would be the best theme for Jumanji?

• Love conquers all.

• Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

• Always know the rules and follow the rules.

• Honesty is the best policy.

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