Story Elements Review

What are the main components of plot structure?

• setting, characters, theme

• beginning, middle, end

• introduction, conflict, resolution

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

Which story element describes the time and place in which a story takes place?

• plot

• setting

• theme

• character

What is the central message or main idea of a story called?

• setting

• theme

• character

• plot

What are the three main parts of plot structure?

• conflict, climax, and resolution

• exposition, rising action, and resolution

• introduction, climax, and conclusion

• climax, falling action, and denouement

What story element helps create the mood or atmosphere of a story?

• setting

• theme

• character

• plot

What is the purpose of the rising action in a story?

• To provide a resolution to the conflict.

• To introduce the main characters.

• To build suspense and develop the plot.

• To summarize the events of the story.

What is the purpose of the falling action in a story?

• The purpose of the falling action is to provide background information about the characters.

• The purpose of the falling action is to create suspense and leave the story unresolved.

• The purpose of the falling action is to introduce new conflicts and complications to the story.

• The purpose of the falling action is to provide resolution and closure to the story.

What is the purpose of the resolution in a story?

• To introduce new conflicts and complications.

• To provide background information about the characters.

• To create suspense and tension in the story.

• To bring the story to a satisfying conclusion and tie up loose ends.

What is the theme of a story?

• Plot summary

• Character names

• Underlying message or main idea

• Author's biography

What is the difference between the setting and the plot of a story?

• The setting of a story refers to the characters and their relationships, while the plot refers to the conflict and resolution.

• The setting of a story refers to the genre and tone, while the plot refers to the themes and motifs.

• The setting of a story refers to the author's writing style, while the plot refers to the character development.

• The setting of a story refers to the time and place in which it takes place, while the plot refers to the sequence of events that make up the story.