Climax and Plot Development Quiz

What is the climax of a story?

• The point when the tension is released and the reader can take a deep breath

• The point when the main questions of the story have been answered

• The point when the rising action is completed

• The most exciting part of the story

How can the climax be compared to a roller-coaster ride?

• The point when the main questions of the story have been answered

• The most exciting part of the ride

• The point when the rising action is completed

• The point when the tension is released and the reader can take a deep breath

What happens at the climax of a story?

• The point when the tension is released and the reader can take a deep breath

• The most exciting part of the story

• The point when the main questions of the story have been answered

• The point when the rising action is completed

How does the climax make the reader feel?

• Rewarding

• Let down

• Excited

• Confused

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

• To build suspense

• To provide clues

• To answer the main questions

• To release tension