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Plot Elements, Setting, Conflict

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the where and when the story takes place

a)

Characters

b)

Setting

c)

Conflict

d)

Exposition

2.

What is plot structure?

a)

Background information

b)

Sequence of events in a story

c)

Conversation between characters

d)

The lesson or message in a story

3.

Climax is...

a)

The turning point of the story that the rising action has been building too.

b)

The “villain” or “bad guy” of the story.

c)

The end of the story where we find out what happened to the characters when the conflict is resolved.

d)

Beginning of the story line where the world is built and the characters and setting are introduced.

4.

Read the passage. Which plot element is in RED.

The wolf was frustrated that he couldn't blow down the house of the third pig, she he tried instead to get the pig by climbing through the chimney. Surprise! He fell right into a pot of water that the little pig had on for supper. "Yum!" said the little pig. The pig invited his two brothers over. They ate a delicious wolf stew for dinner and all lived happily ever after.

a)

climax

b)

introduction

c)

resolution

d)

rising action

5.

What is the falling action?

a)

The end of the story where we find out what happened to the characters when the conflict is resolved.

b)

The events that take place after the climax.

c)

Beginning of the story line where the world is built and the characters and setting are introduced.

d)

The moral or lesson learned from the story.

6.

What is the resolution?

a)

Where the conflict is introduced and the story and rising action begin.

b)

The moral or lesson learned from the story.

c)

The end of the story where we find out what happened to the characters when the conflict is resolved.

d)

The ongoing issue that the main character is dealing with.

7.

Rising Action is...

a)

The main character or “good guy” of the story.

b)

Beginning of the story line where the world is built and the characters and setting are introduced.

c)

Where the story starts to get interesting and many of the main events happen. 

d)

The turning point of the story that the rising action has been building too.

8.

In literature, what is conflict?

a)

A negotiated, legally binding arrangement between parties as to a course of action.

b)

The dramatic struggle between two forces in a story.

c)

To overcome and take control of (a place or people) by use of military force.

d)

A military branch that conducts space warfare.

9.

What is the climax of the story?

a)

When the setting is finally revealed.

b)

When loose ends are tied up.

c)

The turning point.

d)

When the story starts to reach a conclusion.

10.

In a story, what happens during the conclusion?

a)

Loose ends are tied-up and sequels are revealed.

b)

The lights are turned off.

c)

The credits roll.

d)

The Dodgers lose the World Series...again.

11.

Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order?

a)

exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution, inciting incident

b)

exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

c)

exposition, falling action, inciting incident, rising action, climax, resolution

d)

rising action, falling action, exposition, inciting incident, climax, resolution

12.

The problem of the story

a)

Inciting Incident

b)

Conflict

c)

Theme

d)

Climax

13.

This is an event or decision that begins a story's problem. This incident upsets the balance of things. Suddenly there is a problem to be solved = CONFLICT is made clear.

a)

Exposition

b)

Setting

c)

Rising Action

d)

Inciting Incident

14.

An organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story.

a)

Plot

b)

Inciting Incident

c)

Timeline

d)

Exposition

15.

A _______ is a struggle that a character has to work through or solve.

a)

Conflict

b)

Resolution

c)

Falling Action

d)

Climax

16.

The main events of the story take place during the __________.

a)

Conflict

b)

Resolution

c)

Plot

d)

None of the Above

17.

What is the definition of an “internal” conflict?

a)

A. a hero in a story

b)

B. a struggle between a character and another in a story

c)

C. an issue with culture and traditions

d)

D. an issue a character faces with himself

18.

In this type of conflict, a character is pitted against the forces of nature.

a)

A. Man vs. Man

b)

B. Man vs. Society

c)

C. Man vs. Nature

d)

D. Man vs. Supernatural

19.

This type of conflict happens within the mind of the character.

a)

A. Man vs. Self

b)

B. Man vs. Man

c)

C. Man vs. Technology

d)

D. Man vs. Society

20.

What type of conflict would a person be facing in climbing Mt. Apo?

a)

A. Man vs. Self

b)

B. Man vs. Nature

c)

C. Man vs. Society

d)

D. Man vs. Technology

21.

Andrea seemed to be a normal girl when you see her. However, upon talking to her, one can easily conclude that she is a special child with special needs. But despite that, she still struggles to be accepted as a normal high school student.

a)

A. Man vs. Self

b)

B. Man vs. Society

c)

C. Man vs. Supernatural

d)

D. Man vs. Nature

22.

An example of an internal conflict is _______________________.

a)

A. A child quarrelling with sibling.

b)

B. A girl trying to fit in with her peers.

c)

C. A man struggling with his laptop.

d)

D. A woman doubting her abilities.

23.

In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy faces off against the Wicked Witch

a)

Man vs Himself

b)

Man vs Man

c)

Man vs Nature

d)

Man vs Society

24.

In Life of Pi, the protagonist must face a tiger trapped in the boat with him.

a)

Man vs Himself

b)

Man vs Man

c)

Man vs Nature

d)

Man vs Society

25.
a)
Man vs Man
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Self
26.
He wants to ask someone to the dance but he's too scared.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
27.

Exposition is the...

a)

The end of the story where we find out what happened to the characters when the conflict is resolved.

b)

The turning point of the story that the rising action has been building too.

c)

Where the conflict is introduced and the story and rising action begin.

d)

Beginning of the story line where the world is built and the characters and setting are introduced.