Understanding Cinderella's Story Elements

What is the exposition of Cinderella's story?

• Cinderella is a kind young woman mistreated by her stepfamily.

• Cinderella is a wealthy princess living in a palace.

• Cinderella is a magical fairy who helps others.

• Cinderella's stepfamily treats her like a queen.

Identify the main conflict in Cinderella's story.

• The prince's search for a lost shoe.

• Cinderella's friendship with the animals in the forest.

• Cinderella's magical transformation into a princess.

• Cinderella's mistreatment by her stepmother and stepsisters.

What events make up the rising action in Cinderella?

• The glass slipper fitting ceremony

• The prince's search for a bride

• Cinderella's stepmother's jealousy

• Cinderella's chores, longing for the ball, receiving the invitation, and the fairy godmother's transformation.

Describe the climax of Cinderella's story.

• Cinderella finds a hidden treasure in the forest.

• Cinderella's fairy godmother turns her into a bird.

• Cinderella marries a prince without attending the ball.

• Cinderella attends the royal ball and must flee, leaving behind her glass slipper.

What happens during the falling action in Cinderella?

• The fairy godmother appears to grant another wish.

• The prince loses the glass slipper.

• Cinderella is transformed back into a servant.

• Cinderella is identified as the owner of the glass slipper.

How is the resolution of Cinderella's story achieved?

• Cinderella resolves her story by running away from the ball.

• The resolution occurs when Cinderella's fairy godmother appears again.

• Cinderella's story ends with her becoming a famous singer.

• Cinderella's resolution is achieved when she marries the prince after he finds her using the glass slipper.

Which character represents the main conflict in Cinderella?

• Cinderella's fairy godmother

• The prince

• Cinderella's father

• Cinderella's stepmother

How does the prince contribute to the climax of the story?

• The prince's actions reveal his true character and drive the story's tension.

• The prince remains passive and does not influence the outcome.

• The prince's love interest is revealed during the climax.

• The prince saves the kingdom from destruction.