Plot, Theme, Story Elements Assessment

Which of the following best describes the "exposition" in a story?

• The turning point of the story

• The introduction of setting, characters, and background information

• The resolution of the main conflict

• The events leading up to the climax

What is the main difference between internal and external conflict?

• Internal conflict happens between two characters, while external conflict is within a character's mind.

• Internal conflict is within a character's mind, while external conflict is between a character and an outside force.

• Internal conflict is always resolved first, while external conflict is resolved last.

• Internal conflict is about the setting, while external conflict is about the theme.

Imagine a group of friends, Angel, Stevie, and Aloune, planning a surprise birthday party for their friend Mariany. They start with brainstorming ideas and gathering supplies. Which element of plot is described as the series of events that build up to the climax of the party?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Resolution

In a school play, who is typically the protagonist?

• The character who opposes the main character

• The main character who faces the central conflict

• The character who narrates the story

• The character who provides comic relief

In a story that Diego is reading, which of the following is an example of a symbol?

• A character's name

• A storm representing trouble or conflict

• The setting of a story

• The dialogue between characters

Luciana and Raymer are reading a mystery novel together. As they discuss the story, Luciana notices that certain clues are being mentioned repeatedly. She wonders why the author is doing this. What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story?

• To introduce the main character

• To hint at events that will happen later

• To describe the setting in detail

• To resolve the main conflict

During a school play, Charlens and Luciana are acting out a scene. Which of the following best explains the "climax" of their performance?

• The introduction of the main characters

• The highest point of tension or turning point

• The events after the main conflict is resolved

• The background information

Luisa is struggling to decide whether to tell the truth or lie to protect her friend Rihanna. What type of conflict is this?

• External conflict

• Internal conflict

• Rising action

• Climax

After the climax, which plot element shows the consequences of the main character's actions?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Theme

Luisa and Angel are discussing their favorite books. Luisa says, "I love how the author conveys the main message or lesson through the story." Which of the following best describes what Luisa is referring to?

• The sequence of events in a story

• The main message or lesson the author wants to convey

• The time and place where the story occurs

• The main character's name