Understanding Fiction Story Elements Quiz

What does the term "Setting" in a story refer to?

• The plot and conflict of the story

• The characters and their development

• The time and place of the story

• The theme and message of the story

What are characters in a story?

• The places where the story takes place

• The problems in the story

• The people, animals, or things the story is about

• The solution to the story's problems

Who is the main character in a literary work?

• Sidekick

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Supporting character

Who is the character that opposes the protagonist?

• Companion

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Narrator

What is the definition of 'Exposition' in the context of a story's plot?

• The start of the story, the way things are before the action starts.

• The series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax.

• The conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads.

• The most intense moment of the story.

What does 'Climax' refer to in a story's plot?

• The turning point and the most intense moment of the story.

• The start of the story and the setup of the background.

• The conclusion and resolution of the story.

• The series of events that unfold after the most intense moment.

What is 'Falling Action' in a story's plot?

• The start of the story.

• The most intense moment of the story.

• The action which follows the climax.

• The events that lead up to the climax.

What is the 'Resolution' in a story's plot?

• The conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads.

• The buildup of events leading to the climax.

• The beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced.

• The part of the story that sets up the main conflict.

What is the 'Conflict' in a story's plot?

• The series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax.

• The most intense moment of the story.

• The final outcome of the story.

• The series of events and actions that take place in a story.

What is symbolism?

• A type of language used in literature

• A thing that represents an idea, quality, or concept larger than itself

• A historical event that has a hidden meaning

• A character in a story that stands for a moral lesson