Elements of the Story

What is the “setting” in a story?

• A. the conflict or problem in the story

• B. the point of view of a story

• C. the time, location, weather and social

        condition in a story

• D. the series of events in the story

What is it called when a reader has to infer what the character is like based on

what he says, thinks, or does?

• A. direct characterization

• B. indirect characterization

• C. the author's message

• D. point of view

 What is “plot” in the story?

• A. the final outcome of the story

• B. the sequence of events in a story

• C. the beginning of a story

• D. the moral of the story

What is Characterization?

• A.It is the central message in a story.

• B. It is the problem in a story.

• C. It is the process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities

• D. It is the color of the character’s costume

Which of the following statements is the best definition of "climax"?

• A. the point of highest tension in a story.

• B. the conclusion of a work of literature in which the conflict is resolved.

• C. the introduction of characters, setting, and conflict in a narrative.

• D. the series of events in the story

 It is NOT a moral, lesson, or a rule for living BUT the central idea of the story.

• A. moral/lesson

• B. point of view

• C. mood

• D. theme

What is being described by this example?

In the Harry Potter series, Dobby refers to Potter as “the noble Harry Pot-ter,” or “good Harry Potter,” which shows us how the house elf adores the young wizard. It might also be a hint of how Dobby would show affection for other people he admires.

• A. Character

• B. Characterization

• C. Characters’ event

• D. Characters’ plot

One of the aspects to consider in identifying the setting of the story focuses on the feeling created at the beginning of the story.

• A. Weather condition

• B. Social condition

• C. Mood or atmosphere

• D. Geographical location

Part of the story which answers the question “What is the daily life of the character's like? Does the story contain local color (writing that focuses on the speech, dress, mannerisms, customs, etc. of a particular place)?

• A. Weather condition

• B. Geographical setting

• C. Mood or atmosphere

• D. Social condition

One of the conflicts of the character that struggles against animals, weather, environment, etc.

• A. Character vs. character

• B. Character vs. nature

• C. Character vs. society

• D. Character vs. super natural being