Literary Elements in Fiction

The conflict develops and the intensity rises in the ________

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

Define conflict.

• The resolution

• The turning point

• The middle

• The problem

Arrow is pointing to the ________.

• Rising action

• Falling action

• Climax

• Exposition

A verbal or physical fight between characters.

• man vs. man

• man vs. nature

• man vs. self

• man vs. religion

Match the following terms to the correct definitions.

• The problem or struggled

• Character

• The time and place of a story

• Setting

• The turning point; most intense moment

• Conflict

• The beginning of a story

• Exposition

• A person, animal, or inanimate object

• Climax

Which of the following best describes direct characterization?

• The author reveals the personality of the character through their actions, thoughts, and interactions with other characters.

• The author explicitly describes the character's personality traits.

• The character's traits are revealed through the use of symbols and metaphors.

• The character's personality is revealed through the setting of the story.

Which of the following is a type of internal conflict?

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

What is the difference between external and internal conflict?

• External conflict involves an outside force, while internal conflict occurs within a character.

• External conflict is physical, while internal conflict is emotional.

• External conflict involves two characters, while internal conflict involves one character.

• External conflict is resolved quickly, while internal conflict lasts throughout the story.

Answer explanation

The question asks about the difference between external and internal conflict. The correct answer is that external conflict involves an outside force, such as a person or event, while internal conflict occurs within a character, such as a struggle with self-doubt, fear, or moral dilemma. This highlights the distinction between conflicts that arise from external factors versus those that are rooted in a character's internal struggles.

Match the following literary terms with their correct definitions.

• Suspense is decreasing after the climax

• Resolution

• Sequence of events including conflict

• Rising Action

• Overall message or life lesson

• Plot

• Conflict is completely over

• Falling Action

• Protagonist tries to solve the problem

• Theme

Which elements of a story can help you determine what a character is like? Choose ALL that apply

• Speech

• Thoughts

• Effects on Others

• Actions

• Looks