ELEMENTS OF FICTION

The action that follows the climax is called the___________.

• falling action

• conflict

• rising action

• exposition

Answer explanation

In storytelling, falling action refers to the period after the dramatic confrontation of the climax. This portion of the narrative helps deflate the plot's tension and gives the character time to unwind after the emotional scene.

The _________________ is the point in a story at which the author catches the reader's attention by presenting an interesting problem or situation.

• conflict

• climax

• complication

• exposition

Answer explanation

A Complication is when a problem or a dilemma disrupts the normal life or comfort of the characters and sets off a sequence of interesting events.

It refers to the persons(or animal or figures) involved in the story. They can be classified as protagonists (main lead) and antagonists ( the villains).

• persona

• characters

• setting

• plot

Answer explanation

A character is a person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story. Writers use characters to perform the actions and speak dialogue, moving the story along a plot line. A story can have only one character (protagonist) and still be a complete story.

The ____________ is the place where the story takes place. It also includes the social and historical context of the story.

• plot

• setting

• conflict

• exposition

Answer explanation

The setting of a story is the context in a scene or story that describes the elements in which a story is taking place, including time, place, and environment. Each component in story setting helps to build the narrative's mood, plot, and character development.

Refers to the series of events that takes place throughout the story.

• setting

• conflict

• plot

• climax

Answer explanation

The plot of a story is the sequence of events that shape a broader narrative, with every event causing or affecting each other. In other words, plot is a series of causes-and-effects which shape the story as a whole

Refers to the message conveyed in the story. It answers the question, "What is the story about?"

Answer explanation

A literary theme is the main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work. The theme of a story can be conveyed using characters, setting, dialogue, plot, or a combination of all of these elements.

Who are the characters in the story "How my Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife?"

Describe each character.

5pts each