WorksheetsPlot and Conflict Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
An external conflict is
a fight with yourself
a fight with an outside force
Hints at the future is
foreshadowing
suspense
climax
flashback
The following is increased excitement about what is going to happen next.
foreshadowing
suspense
flashback
What is the conflict of a story?
the problem faced by the main character
the ending of the story
the climax of the story
the beginning of the story
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.
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Self
Bob broke into Joe’s apartment and stole his prized Pokemon collection. Bob is convicted in court and must serve prison time.
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Self
Not always happy, but it does complete the story. It can leave the reader with questions, answers, frustration, or satisfaction.
Exposition
Climax
Rising Action
Resolution
The most exciting point of the story, and is a turning point for the plot or goals of the main character.
Characters
Climax
Conflict
Conclusion
All of the events that lead to the eventual climax, including character development and events that create suspense.
Exposition
Falling Action
Rising Action
Resolution
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 . . .
Exposition
Falling Action
Rising Action
Resolution
The three pigs were running from the big bad wolf who wanted to eat them.
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Self
Which part of a story's plot builds or complicates the central conflict?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
What is the main purpose of the plot in a story?
To introduce the characters
To resolve the conflict
To describe the setting
To drive the narrative forward
Which of the following best describes an internal conflict?
A character struggling with their own emotions
A character fighting against another character
A character facing a natural disaster
A character dealing with societal expectations
In literary terms, what is a 'climax'?
The introduction of the main characters
The resolution of the story's conflict
The turning point of the story
The background information provided at the beginning
