Elements of a Short Story Quiz

Which of the following is the protagonist?

• A. The character who causes the conflict in the story.

• B. The main character who drives the plot forward.

• C. The static character who does not change.

• D. A character who provides comic relief.

What is the role of the antagonist in a story?

• A. A minor character who helps the protagonist.

• B. A character who undergoes a significant change.

• C. A character who opposes the protagonist and creates conflict.

• D. A character who represents society’s view

What is a dynamic character?

• A. A character who stays the same throughout the story

• B. A character who undergoes significant change or grow.

• C. A character who provides information to the audience.

• D. A minor character with no influence on the plot.

Which of the following best defines the setting of a story?

• A. The moral lesson of the story.

• B. The sequence of events that happen.

• C. The time and place in which the story occurs.

• D. The struggle between the protagonist and the antagonist.

What is the theme of a story?

• A. The protagonist's personality.

• B. The author's central message or

  idea.

• C. The point in the plot where tension is highest.

• D. The location where the story

  takes place.

Which point in the plot is considered the turning point or moment of greatest tension?

• A. Exposition

• B. Rising Action

• C. Climax

• D. Falling Action

What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

• A. To introduce the characters and setting.

• B. To build tension leading up to the climax.

• C. To tie up loose ends after the climax.

• D. To present the moral of the story.

Which tone would most likely be used in a story with a hopeful and uplifting message?

• A. Melancholy

• B. Ominous

• C. Uplifting

• D. Dark

What is falling action in a story?

• A. The point where the conflict is resolved.

• B. The events following the climax that lead to resolution.

• C.The build-up of tension leading to the climax.

• D. The background information given at the beginning.

In which part of the story do all conflicts and complications get resolved?

• A. Exposition

• B. Rising Action

• C. Climax

• D. Resolution