WorksheetsPlot Elements
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is plot?
The literary element that describes the structure of a story.
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
This is the most basic and traditional form of plot is...
snow-cone shaped
box shaped
rectangular shaped
pyramid shaped
In literature, what is conflict?
A negotiated, legally binding arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
The dramatic struggle between two forces in a story.
To overcome and take control of (a place or people) by use of military force.
A military branch that conducts space warfare.
There are 3 types of external conflict. Choose the answer that is NOT an external conflict...
human vs human
human vs nature
human vs self
human vs society
What is exposition?
The introduction of setting, characters, and tone.
The suspense that builds up to a climax.
The point in the story where conflict is introduced.
This is the turning point of the story.
What is the definition of rising action?
This is when the author teases the reader with the idea of a sequel.
This is the turning point of the story.
The story starts to reach a conclusion.
Suspense builds that rises to the climax.
What is the climax of the story?
When the setting is finally revealed.
When loose ends are tied up.
The turning point.
When the story starts to reach a conclusion.
What is a definition of falling action?
When you fall down, what it looks like in slow-motion.
The introduction of conflict between characters.
The turning point of the story.
Characters are adjusting to changes and the story is coming to a conclusion.
In story-telling, are the terms conclusion, resolution, and denouement all synonymous?
Yes
No
Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story?
Exposition
Climax
Falling Action
Rising Action
Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order?
exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution
What is the classic fairy tale resolution?
once upon a time
the end...or is it?
and they all lived happily ever after
this is a story about a family
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________.
action
conflict
setting
plot
Which element of plot structure is described as being the "spark" that gets the story started...when the problem is revealed?
introduction
conflict
expostion
climax
