Story Elements

What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

• To introduce the conflict

• To build suspense

• To introduce characters, setting, and background

• To describe the story

Which part of the story shows the turning point, where the main conflict begins to change?

• Expository

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Resolution

Which of the following best describes the setting?

• The time and place of the story

• The lesson the reader learns

• The problem faced by the main character

• The events leading to the climax

The rising action includes:

• The final outcome of the story

• The events that create suspense and lead to the climax

• The first introduction of characters

• The explanation of the theme

What is the resolution of a story?

• When the problem gets worse

• When the conflict is solved or the story ends

• When the story reaches the most exciting part

• When the story starts at a specific place.

A theme of a story is ___

• The name of the main character

• The conflicts in the story

• The way the story ends

• The message or lesson of the story

What is conflict in a story?

• The beginning of the story

• The background information

• The tile of the story

• A struggle between opposing forces

Which of the following is an example of external conflict?

• A man argues with his friend

• A boy struggles with his fear of failure

• A girl decides whether to tell the truth

• A student worries about her grades

Which part of the plot comes after the exposition?

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Resolution

What actually happens during the climax of a story?

• The main problem is introduced

• The setting is described

• The theme is explained

• The most intense moment occurs