Understanding Story Settings

What question does the setting of a story answer?

• Who is the main character?

• When and where does the story take place?

• What is the main conflict?

• Why is the story being told?

What is an example of a real setting in a story?

• A fictional planet

• A dream world

• 1960s Oklahoma

• A magical forest

What is the primary function of the setting in a story?

• To introduce the antagonist

• To provide a backdrop for the action

• To summarize the plot

• To describe the author's life

Who is the main character in a narrative?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Supporting character

• Narrator

Which character is given as an example of good character development?

• Harry Potter

• Katniss Everdeen

• Frodo Baggins

• Elizabeth Bennet

Which of the following is NOT a part of a typical plot structure?

• Introduction

• Rising action

• Climax

• Dialogue

Which part of the plot involves the highest point of tension in the story?

• Introduction

• Rising action

• Climax

• Resolution

What is the third component in the plot structure of a story?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Resolution

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

• Theme

• Plot

• Setting

• Characterization

Which element of the plot structure typically introduces the main conflict?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Resolution