Story Elements Quiz

What is the first element of a plot structure?

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

• exposition

Which element of a plot structure introduces the main characters and the setting?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

What is the highest point of tension or excitement in a story called?

• falling action

• exposition

• climax

• resolution

Which element of a plot structure reveals the outcome of the conflict?

• resolution

• climax

• rising action

• exposition

What is the part of a story where the conflict is resolved and loose ends are tied up?

• resolution

• climax

• exposition

• rising action

Which element of a plot structure follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax resolution

• falling action

What is the part of a story where the conflict is fully developed and the tension rises?

• exposition

• resolution

• climax

• rising action

Which element of a plot structure describes the time, place, and atmosphere of a story?

• character

• setting

• theme

• conflict

What is the part of a story where the conflict is introduced?

• resolution

• rising action

• exposition

• climax

Which element of a plot structure follows the resolution and concludes the story?

• exposition

• rising action

• denouement

• climax