Story Elements Quiz

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

• To resolve the conflict

• To introduce characters and setting

• To create tension

• To describe the climax

Which element of a story refers to the time and place where the story occurs?

• Plot

• Theme

• Setting

• Conflict

In a plot structure, what is the climax?

• The introduction of characters

• The turning point of the story

• The conclusion of events

• The development of the theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the role of the protagonist in a story?

• To oppose the main character

• To be the main character

• To narrate the story

• To represent the theme

Which of the following best describes the resolution of a story?

• The introduction of conflict

• The peak of action

• The outcome of the story

• The development of characters

What term is used for the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

• Setting

• Conflict

• Theme

• Exposition

Which element of the story often includes a lesson or moral?

• Plot

• Character

• Theme

• Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a subplot?

• A secondary storyline

• The main event in a story

• An unresolved conflict

• The peak of tension

Which of the following best describes the rising action in a story?

• The introduction of the theme

• Events leading to the climax

• The resolution of the conflict

• The setting description

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is an antagonist?

• The main character

• A supporting character

• A character opposing the protagonist

• A character narrating the story