Literary Element/Story Structure

The sequence of events in a story is called the ___

• characters

• plot

• setting

• problem

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

Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order? 

• exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution 
• exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
• exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution 
• rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution

What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?

• resolution
• rising action
• falling action
• exposition

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

• exposition
• rising action
• introduction
• resolution

The struggle or problem in a story

• Exposition
• Resolution
• Conflict
• Antagonist

The ending of a story where the outcome is revealed

• Characters
• Rising Action
• Falling Action
• Resolution

The part in the story that starts to bring the story to a close

• Setting
• Falling Action
• Resolution
• Force

The series of events that make up a story

• Characters
• Conflict
• Theme
• Plot

A problem or struggle between two opposing forces in a story.

• exposition
• resolution
• rising action
• conflict