Story Plot Elements Review 1

What is the main purpose of the exposition in a story?

• To introduce the setting, characters, and background information

• To present the main conflict and climax

• To resolve the story's conflicts

• To describe the falling action

Which part of the plot involves building tension and increasing stakes?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

What typically marks the climax of a story?

• Introduction of characters

• Resolution of conflicts

• Highest point of tension or conflict

• Description of the setting

What happens during the falling action of a story?

• Introduction of the main conflict

• Tension begins to decrease and loose ends are tied up

• The main problem is introduced

• The setting is described in detail

What is foreshadowing used for in a story?

• To reveal the ending of the story

• To build suspense and create anticipation

• To introduce the main characters

• To describe the setting

What does the setting of a story encompass?

• Only the physical location

• Only the time period

• The time, place, and environment

• Only the social context

What does the term "tone" refer to in literature?

• The author's attitude or approach toward a topic

• The main character's dialogue

• The setting of the story

• The plot twist in a narrative

Which of the following best describes an external conflict?

• A character's internal struggle

• A character against something beyond their control

• A character's decision-making process

• A character's relationship with a pet

What is a "Person vs Nature" conflict?

• A character's struggle with their own thoughts

• A character's opposition to societal norms

• A character's struggle against natural elements

• A character's conflict with another character

What motivates a character in a "Person vs Group" conflict?

• A desire for power

• A need to survive or a moral sense of right and wrong

• A quest for treasure

• A search for identity