Short Story Elements Quiz

The beginning of the story, where we learn a little about a character, the setting, and a problem, is called the ________________.

• rising action
• exposition
• climax
• rising action

The series of events that build up to the climax of the story is known as the ________________.

• rising action

• falling action

• exposition

• resolution

The turning point of the story, where the main character faces the conflict, is called the ________________.

• exposition

• climax

• falling action

• resolution

The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes is called the ________________.

• climax

• falling action

• resolution

• exposition

What is the Falling action in a story?

• Events that lead to the beginning of the story

• The exciting part of a story

• Events that lead the reader to an ending of a story

• The end of the story

Where are the characters and settings introduced in a story?

Which character is considered "good" and fights for a moral cause?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

Which type of character DOES NOT experience some sort of growth and/or change throughout the text?

• Dynamic

• Static

Select THREE types of external conflicts:

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Technology

The _______ is the time and place that the story takes place.

• setting

• character

• plot

• solution

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