English 9 Elements of short story

Which element of a story lays the foundation for the events

that follow and introduces the main characters?

• Inciting Incident

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Climax

What element of a story involves the moral of the story or the author's message to the reader?

• Resolution

• Theme

• Climax

• Falling Action

Which element of a story refers to the central

struggle between two opposing forces?

• Characterization

• Conflict

• Setting

• Theme

In a plot diagram, which part would be considered the

highest point of tension and the turning point of the story?

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Exposition

• Climax

What element of a story involves the development

and traits of the individuals in the story?

• Characters

• Setting

• Conflict

• Theme

Which element of a story introduces complications

and obstacles that the main character must overcome?

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Climax

• Falling Action

The element of a story that presents the events following

the climax and leads to the story's conclusion is known as the:

• Resolution

• Falling Action

• Exposition

• Rising Action

What does the setting of a story typically include?

• The main problem or struggle faced by the characters

• The sequence of events leading to the climax

• The time and location in which the story takes place

• The lessons learned by the characters

What does the resolution of a story typically provide to the readers?

• The final outcome or solution to the story's conflict

• The introduction of the main characters

• The central conflict or problem faced by the characters

• The unfolding of events leading to the climax