WorksheetsCharacters, Plot, and Conflict Review
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 13mins
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 builds or complicates the 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 describes the effects of the climax?
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
This character is central to the story. The plot revolves around him or her.
Dynamic character
Static character
Protagonist
Antagonist
This is a character who changes their personality, attitude, and/or beliefs over time. This change is usually a result of a conflict.
Protagonist
Antagonist
Dynamic character
Static character
This is a character who does not change or develop over the course of the story.
Protagonist
Antagonist
Dynamic character
Static character
This figure usually creates a conflict for the main character.
Protagonist
Antagonist
Dynamic character
Static character
Which scenario would make someone a dynamic character?
A character breaks her arm.
A character cuts his hair.
A character gains a new perspective on life.
A character dies by the end of the story.
Which scenario would make someone a static character?
A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time
A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil
An antagonist eventually becomes kind
An antagonist remains evil throughout the story
How can you determine if a character is major or minor?
the protagonist is always the major character
removing a major character will have a significant impact on the plot (i.e., climax, resolution)
minor characters typically show up at the end
removing a minor charaacter will have a significant impact on the plot (i.e., climax, resolution)
minor characters play a small part in the story
true
false
A well developed, complex character is
round
flat
static
dynamic
A character that, has few traits and is easily described is...
the antagonist
the protagonist
round
flat
Which is an example of DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION?
he is a yellow sponge with holes, he has blues, buckteeth, skinny arms and legs, and wears a white shirt and brown pants
he is happy because he is smiling and making the thumbs up sign
From what spongebob says I can tell he sees the good in people and is a very loving character.
False
True
is this an example of direct or indirect characterization?
direct characterization
indirect characterization
Kelvin found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman's ID card. Kelvin took the money out of the wallet and threw the wallet in a ditch.
What character trait does Kelvin demonstrate?
Melancholy
Impoverished
Selfish
Skittish
What is conflict?
Two characters getting along
The climax in a story
A struggle between two opposing forces
Part of the resolution
Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?
A hero saves many lives.
A struggle between a character and a family member.
A character has to survive a tornado.
A character is afraid of starting at a new school.
Which of the following is the definition of external conflict?
A problem caused by the protagonist
An issue between a character and an outside force
A struggle that the character has within him/herself
The climax of the story
Which of the following is NOT an external conflict?
individual vs. individual
individual vs. self
individual vs. nature
individual vs. society
Julia’s home was ruined when Hurricane Sally blew through Florida.
individual vs. individual
individual vs. self
individual vs. nature
individual vs. society
Jackson wants to ask someone out to the dance, but he’s afraid to do so.
individual vs. individual
individual vs. self
individual vs. nature
individual vs. society
Steven gets in a fight at school with another student.
individual vs. individual
individual vs. self
individual vs. nature
individual vs. society
Elsa is hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
individual vs. individual
individual vs. self
individual vs. nature
individual vs. society
