Creative Writing Elements Practice

_____ _____ are the major events in a story that trigger a sequence of events

• Exposition

• Conflict

• Plot Elements

• None of these

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

Plot elements are often seen on a line graph that “plots” out the events in a story from start to finish. This is called a ______ _______

• resolution

• plot diagram

• none of these

• plot hole

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

The ____________ is at the beginning of the story and introduces the characters, setting, and any background information to the story.

• climax

• exposition

• resolution

• falling action

Tags

CCSS.W.8.3A

CCSS.W.8.3B

Typically, at the end of the exposition, the ________ is introduced.

• conflict

• the end

• climax

• resolution

1. The _________ is the part of the story where tensions start to build and we begin to understand the problem.

• exposition

• falling action

• climax

• rising action

1. The _________ is the most exciting or most surprising part of the story. This is when the battle is won or lost, or when a plot twist is revealed. It is typically a turning point in the story

• falling action

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

1. The ___________ are the events that follow the climax. Loose ends get tied up and we see a resolution take shape. This part prepares the reader for the end.

• rising action

• falling action

• resolution

• exposition

In the __________, we usually see the problem solved. The reader (typically) feels a sense of closure.

• expsition

• resolution

• climax

• conflicts

Character _________is when two opposing forces have a disagreement, struggle, or battle. It provides tension in the story and is used to drive the narrative (plot).

• plot

• traits

• dialogue

• conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

This type of conflict is when the character faces a conflict with another character in the 

story. 

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society