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Plot and Conflict Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An external conflict is

a)

a fight with yourself

b)

a fight with an outside force

2.

Hints at the future is

a)

foreshadowing

b)

suspense

c)

climax

d)

flashback

3.

The following is increased excitement about what is going to happen next.

a)

foreshadowing

b)

suspense

c)

flashback

4.

What is the conflict of a story?

a)

the problem faced by the main character

b)

the ending of the story

c)

the climax of the story

d)

the beginning of the story

5.

Name the type of conflict:

David knew his friend was the one who had pulled the fire alarm, but he didn’t know if he should tell on him or keep it a secret.

a)

Character vs. Character

b)

Character vs. Society

c)

Character vs. Nature

d)

Character vs. Self

6.

Bob broke into Joe’s apartment and stole his prized Pokemon collection. Bob is convicted in court and must serve prison time.

a)

Character vs. Character

b)

Character vs. Society

c)

Character vs. Nature

d)

Character vs. Self

7.

Not always happy, but it does complete the story. It can leave the reader with questions, answers, frustration, or satisfaction.

a)

Exposition

b)

Climax

c)

Rising Action

d)

Resolution

8.

The most exciting point of the story, and is a turning point for the plot or goals of the main character.

a)

Characters

b)

Climax

c)

Conflict

d)

Conclusion

9.

All of the events that lead to the eventual climax, including character development and events that create suspense.

a)

Exposition

b)

Falling Action

c)

Rising Action

d)

Resolution

10.

While they were away a girl came passed the cottage, her hair was golden and her name was Goldilocks. She was hungry and when she smelt the porridge she thought, “That smells good.” She looked through the window and saw the porridge on the table. “Perhaps I can help myself to some,” she thought. And so she opened the cottage door and sneaked in. “Hello,” she called, “Anyone in?” But there was no one home.


This is an example of . . .

a)

Exposition

b)

Falling Action

c)

Rising Action

d)

Resolution

11.

The three pigs were running from the big bad wolf who wanted to eat them.

a)

Character vs. Character

b)

Character vs. Society

c)

Character vs. Nature

d)

Character vs. Self

12.

Which part of a story's plot builds or complicates the central conflict?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

13.

What is the main purpose of the plot in a story?

a)

To introduce the characters

b)

To resolve the conflict

c)

To describe the setting

d)

To drive the narrative forward

14.

Which of the following best describes an internal conflict?

a)

A character struggling with their own emotions

b)

A character fighting against another character

c)

A character facing a natural disaster

d)

A character dealing with societal expectations

15.

In literary terms, what is a 'climax'?

a)

The introduction of the main characters

b)

The resolution of the story's conflict

c)

The turning point of the story

d)

The background information provided at the beginning