Final exam study guide

What is the definition of plot?

• The lesson in the story
• The sequence of events in the story
• The turning point of the story
• The conflict in the story

The problem in a story is the...

• theme
• resolution
• climax
• conflict

What is the definition of falling action? ) 

• a series of related events
• the conflict is at its worst
• events leading to the end of the story 
• events leading to the climax of the story

What is the definition of resolution? 

• the bad guy is defeated
• events leading to the end of the story
•  a tale or legend passed on traditionally
• the conflict is solved, the story ends

Choose the best description for the following type of conflict:
 Man VS. Self

• a conflict between a character and a part of the setting
• a conflict that comes from within a character
• a conflict between a character and natural elements
• a conflict between two characters

Choose the best description for the following type of conflict:
 Man VS. Nature

• a conflict between a character and a part of the setting
• a conflict that comes from within a character
• a conflict between a character and natural elements
• a conflict between two characters

Choose the best description for the following type of conflict:
 Man VS. Man

• a conflict between a character and a part of the setting
• a conflict that comes from within a character
• a conflict between a character and natural elements
• a conflict between two characters

What is the definition of climax? 

• the turning point of the story
• the struggle between two characters
• the beginning of the story
• the point when the conflict is resolved

What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?

• beginning

• rising action

• exposition

• resolution

The best definition of theme is...

• The way the problem is solved.

• The message the author is sending.

• A word that summarizes the story.

• The character's main problem.