Elements of a Plot Quiz

What is the term for the story's beginning that provides background information about the characters, setting, and the problem the protagonist faces?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

• Rising Action

Who is the main character in a story?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Setting

• Conflict

Who is the character or force who works against the protagonist?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Setting

• Conflict

What is the term for the time and place in which a story takes place?

• Setting

• Exposition

• Plot

• Theme

What is the main problem or struggle in a story?

• Conflict

• Resolution

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

What is the term for the struggle that takes place within a character's mind?

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

• Climax

• Theme

What is the term for the struggle between a character and an outside force?

• External Conflict

• Internal Conflict

• Climax

• Theme

What is the sequence of events in a story called? (Hint: all parts of the story - beginning, middle, and end)

• Plot

• Resolution

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

What is the underlying message or main idea of a story? (Hint: the lesson learned by the protagonist)

• Theme

• Conflict

• Setting

• Exposition

What is the part of the story where the main problem is solved?

• Resolution

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Rising Action