Plot Elements Quiz

What is the exposition of a story?

• The problem in the story

• The introduction where characters and setting are introduced

• The events that happen after the problem is solved

Which of the following is an example of a conflict?

• A character gets lost in the woods and has to find their way home.

• A character watches TV with their family.

• A character buys ice cream on a hot day.

What is the rising action in a story?

• The introduction of the setting and characters

• The events that lead up to the climax and build suspense

• The last sentence of the story

What happens during the climax of a story?

• The main character goes back to the beginning of the story.

• The most exciting moment happens, and the character makes a big decision.

• The story ends, and everything goes back to normal.

What is falling action?

• The part of the story where the conflict is introduced

• The events after the climax that lead to the resolution

Which sentence best describes the resolution of a story?

• The main problem is solved, and the story comes to an end.

• The story introduces a new problem for the character.

• The main character is introduced to the reader.

What is an example of rising action?

• A young girl finds a treasure map and decides to follow it.

• A character wakes up and gets ready for school.

• The main character tells the reader where they live.

In which part of the story starts to build the suspense?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Resolution

If a story ends with the main character solving their problem and learning a lesson, what plot element is this?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

Why is the exposition important?

• It makes the story end happily.

• It introduces the characters and setting so the reader understands what’s happening.

• It is where the action takes place.