Plot Elements and Structure

What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?

• resolution
• rising action
• falling action
• exposition

What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?

• exposition
• rising action
• introduction
• resolution

What is the synonym we use to describe the part of the story where the loose ends are tied up and the conflict is resolved?

• conclusion
• resolution
• exposition
• introduction

Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order? 

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

Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.

• characters, conflict 
• characters, falling action 
• climax, conflict 
• conflict, resolution

What is the definition of climax? 

• the turning point of the story
• the struggle between two characters
• the beginning of the story
• the point when the conflict is resolved

The main universal idea or message (lesson to be learned) of a story is called the _____.

• Point of View

• Mood

• Theme

The ____ of a story refers to the general sense or feeling the reader is supposed to get from the story.

• Mood

• Setting

• Point of View

The attitude a writer has about the story that is shown through things like their word-choice is called the ____.

• Mood

• Tone

• Conflict

The sequence of events in a story (overall) is called the ____.

• plot

• setting

• exposition