HONORS Short Stories, Plot Elements, and Literary Terms

In literature, what is conflict?

• What you learn about a character through the author's words

• The dramatic struggle between two forces in a story.

• To overcome and take control of by use of military force.

• The point of greatest emotional intensity

Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?

• Character vs Society

• Character vs Self

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Nature

What is exposition?

• The introduction of the setting, characters, and tone and/or mood

• The suspense that builds up to a climax

• The point in the story where conflict is introduced

• The turning point of the story

What is the definition of rising action?

• When the author teases the reader with the idea of a sequel

• The turning point of the story

• When the author exaggerates or overstates an idea

• Suspense builds that rises to the climax

What is the climax of the story?

• When the setting is finally revealed

• When loose ends are tied up

• The turning point

• The outcome of the conflict

What is a definition of falling action?

• When you fall down, what it looks like in slow-motion.

• The introduction of conflict between characters.

• The turning point of the story

• Characters are adjusting to changes and the story is winding down

In a story, what happens during the resolution?

• The author reveals the character's goals

• The author presents the difference between appearance and reality

• The outcome of the conflict is revealed

• The antagonist resolves to do better

Which list has the plot elements in the correct order?

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

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

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

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

What is the term for the time and location of a story?

• exposition 
• setting
• rising action
• falling action 

What is the term for the main character in a story? 

• protagonist 
• antagonist 
• flat character 

• round character