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Narrative Story Elements

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a narrative?

a)

a story

b)

an essay

c)

a poem

d)

an article

2.

All narratives or stories have the following: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

a)

setting

b)

characters

c)

conflict

d)

plot

3.

The central character in a story.

a)

antagonist

b)

minor character

c)

protagonist

d)

personification

4.

the character who is opposed to or who struggles against the protagonist

a)

antagonist

b)

minor character

c)

protagonist

d)

personification

5.

The entire story revolves around the _____. There would be no story without it.

a)

setting

b)

conflict

c)

dialogue

d)

resolution

6.

The stage of the plot that introduces important background information.

a)

climax

b)

rising action

c)

resolution

d)

exposition

e)

falling action

7.

The stage of plot where events begin to occur that develop or build the conflict.

a)

climax

b)

rising action

c)

resolution

d)

exposition

e)

falling action

8.

The turning point in a conflict, event, or situation that has been developing throughout the narrative.

a)

climax

b)

rising action

c)

resolution

d)

exposition

e)

falling action

9.

The events that are a direct result of the climax and begin to draw the story to a close.

a)

climax

b)

rising action

c)

resolution

d)

exposition

e)

falling action

10.

The end of the story where the loose-ends are tied up.

a)

climax

b)

rising action

c)

resolution

d)

exposition

e)

falling action

11.

How does a writer create an effective setting?

a)

through dialogue

b)

through imagery

c)

through the plot structure

d)

through the reader's imagination

12.
The plot of a story is
a)
The people in the story
b)
The time and place of the story
c)
The problem in the story
d)
The sequence of events in the story
13.

Select the word that correctly defines each story element.

The introduction, or exposition, of a short story is also its...

a)

character.

b)

beginning.

c)

resolution.

d)

main message

14.

The rising action of a story is

a)

at the end of the story.

b)

the events that build tension and suspense.

c)

the message the author shares with the reader.

d)

the introduction

15.

The problems, worries, and tensions between characters, situations, and the environment is known as the:

a)

setting

b)

conflicts

c)

dialogue

d)

resolution