Elements of Fiction Quiz Practice

What is the setting of a story?

• The main problem or struggle in the story

• The time and place where the story happens

• The turning point in the story

• The message about life the story tells

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the plot of a story?

• The series of related events that happen in the story

• The lesson the character learns

• The people or animals in the story

• The place where the story happens

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the exposition of a story do?

• Shows how the problem is solved

• Introduces the characters and setting

• Brings the story to its most exciting point

• Explains the theme of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which part of the plot includes events that make the conflict more complicated and lead to the climax?

• A. Rising Action

• B. Falling Action

• C. Exposition

• D. Resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the conflict in a story?

• The place where the story takes place

• The turning point of the story

• The problem the main character is facing

• The message about life the story tells

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the climax of a story?

• The beginning of the story

• The turning point where the conflict is at its worst

• The part where the tension eases

• The lesson learned from the story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What happens in the falling action of a story?

• The characters and setting are introduced

• The turning point of the story

• The part where the tension eases

• The theme is learned from the story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the resolution of a story?

• When the problem is solved or found to be unsolvable

• When the conflict begins

• When the character meets the antagonist

• When the reader learns the theme

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the theme of a story?

• The problem the main character is facing

• The main character of the story

• The big idea or message the story tells about life

• The events that happen in order

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of these is an example of a theme statement?

• The story takes place in New York City.

• Only you have the ability to overcome your obstacles, so believe in yourself.

• A boy finds a treasure map in his backyard.

• The main character is a young girl with a secret.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2