Benchmark Review Quiz

What is the setting of a story?

• Where a story takes place

• The people and animals in a story

• The ending of a story

• The events causing a problem in a story

The people, animals, or imaginary creatures in a story are the ?

• setting

• plot

• characters

• events

The introduces the setting and characters. It also hints at the conflict within a story.

• falling action

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

The _________ is a series of events that show how the conflict unfolds. These events help to build suspense.

• resolution

• climax

• falling action

• rising action

This is the most exciting part of the text. It is generally a turning point for the main character.

• climax

• resolution

• exposition

• plot

The _________ eases the suspense. It reveals how the conflict will soon be resolved.

• rising action

• falling action

• resolution

• plot

This stage of the plot ties up loose ends within the story.

• resolution

• exposition

• setting

• climax

This type of conflict is internal.

• man vs. man

• man vs. nature

• man vs. self

• man vs. society

This type of conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

This type of conflict is a struggle within a character's mind.

• internal conflict

• external conflict