Elements of Plot in Narrative Writing Quiz

What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

• To introduce the main conflict

• To show the climax of the story

• To introduce the setting and characters

• To conclude the story

Which part of the story usually contains the rising action?

• Beginning

• Middle

• End

• After the climax

What is the climax of a story?

• The final resolution

• The introduction of the conflict

• The highest point of tension or turning point

• The part right after the story begins

What does the falling action in a story do?

• Introduces new characters

• Leads towards the story's climax

• Resolves the conflict and leads towards the resolution

• Presents the main conflict

What is the resolution in a narrative?

• The beginning of the story

• The climax of the story

• The part where conflicts are resolved and the story concludes

• The introduction of the main conflict

Which of the following best describes the protagonist in a story?

• The main character who opposes the hero

• The character who provides comic relief

• The main character or hero of the story

• A secondary character who supports the protagonist

Who is typically the antagonist in a story?

• The character who provides help to the protagonist

• The main character or hero

• The character or force that opposes the protagonist

• A neutral character who does not take sides

What is the role of dialogue in a narrative?

• To describe the setting in detail

• To provide background information about the protagonist

• To reveal character traits and advance the plot

• To introduce new characters

Which element of plot involves the events that lead up to the climax?

• Exposition

• Rising action

• Falling action

• Resolution

How can you distinguish between the protagonist and the antagonist in a story?

• The protagonist is always the narrator

• The antagonist is usually the character with the most dialogue

• The protagonist is the main character facing the conflict, while the antagonist opposes them

• The protagonist and antagonist are typically friends at the beginning of the story