Worksheets6th Grade ELA | Story Elements Quiz
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 6hrs 20mins
Which part of a story's plot introduces the characters, setting, and central conflict?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Which part of a story's plot shows the point of greatest tension and/or marks a turning point?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Which part of a story's plot shows the final outcome?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following identifies the resolution?
Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.
Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.
The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.
With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.
The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!
In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following identifies the climax?
Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.
Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.
The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.
With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.
The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!
In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following fits into the exposition?
Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.
Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.
The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.
With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.
The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!
What is a protagonist?
Minor Character
Central / "good guy" character
Gives background information
Involved in the subplot
What is an antagonist?
Chief foe or enemy of the central character
Minor character
"Good Guy"
Always evil
In The Lion King, who is Simba?
Protagonist
Antagonist
Who is the antagonist in "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows"?
Draco Malfoy
Harry Potter
Professor Dumbledore
Voldemort
A character who doesn't change throughout the story is a
static character
round character
flat character
dynamic character
A character who changes or grows over the course of the story is a
dynamic character
round character
static character
flat character
At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is a _______________ character.
Static
Dynamic
Flat
Antagonist
In this story, the bus driver’s name is Al. The reader knows his name, and that he drives the bus every day. Al doesn’t participate in the plot other than driving the bus. Al is likely a _________________ character.
Flat
Round
Protagonist
Dynamic
Select external conflict if the sentence describes an external conflict. Select internal conflict if sentence that describes an internal conflict.
A flood threatens the village where Robin lives.
internal conflict
external conflict
Select external conflict if the sentence describes an external conflict. Select internal conflict if sentence that describes an internal conflict.
A coach realizes that one of the players is no longer good enough to be a starting player. That player is also the coach’s friend. Each day, the coach decides to bench the player, but each day the coach finds an excuse not to.
internal conflict
external conflict
a person, animal, other being within a piece of literature.
setting
plot
character
attribute
A struggle one goes through within one's own self.
Theme
External conflict
Internal conflict
fiction
A struggle one goes through with outside forces.
internal conflict
theme
tension
external conflict
Stephen notices that the new student at school has the same band sticker on his notebook as he does. He wants to introduce himself and become friends, but he can’t seem to work up the nerve.
character vs self
character vs nature
character vs society
character vs character
My grandma is so strict! I want to sleep over at my friend’s house on Friday, but she won’t give me permission.
character vs self
character vs society
character vs nature
character vs character
Pravin is on a hike when it suddenly starts to rain heavily, making the path muddy and slick. He slips in a puddle and twists his ankle.
character vs character
character vs self
character vs nature
character vs society
You just found a $20 bill on the sidewalk! You’re about to pocket it when you’re hit with a wave of guilt. Should you leave it there in case its owner comes back to find it?
character vs character
character vs society
character vs nature
character vs self
Tenique and Sophie have been best friends for years. Recently Sophie found out that Tenique has been talking about her behind her back. She decides to confront Tenique at lunch.
character vs self
character vs character
character vs nature
character vs society
When $100 goes missing from the classroom fund, everyone blames Aaron for stealing the money. Aaron knows he’s innocent even though no one believes him. He decides to get to the bottom of the situation once and for all.
character vs society
character vs character
character vs self
character vs nature
The stages of plot (in order) are:
rising action, climax, falling action, exposition, resolution
exposition, rising action, climax, resolution, falling action
resolution, falling action, exposition, rising action, climax
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What is this an example of?
"The story takes place in the school."
Characters
Setting
Plot
Main Idea
What is this an example of?
"First the old lady lives in a shoe. Then she has a lot of children. Finally, all of her children live in the shoe with her."
Characters
Setting
Plot
Main Idea
What is this an example of?
"The story takes place in a grocery store."
Characters
Setting
Plot
Main Idea
What is this an example of?
"First, Henry forgets to do his homework. Next, his teacher gets very angry at him. Finally, he puts his homework folder in his binder."
Characters
Setting
Plot
Main Idea
This prevents the main character from being happy or achieving their goal.
The Exposition
Rising Action
The Problem/Conflict
The Climax
If an author wants two characters to speak to each other out loud they call it _________.
Dialogue
Suspense
Characters
Setting
