Structure Elements

The end of the story is called the ______.

• falling action

• rising action

• resolution

• climax

Label the elements of plot on the diagram.

a

b

c

d

e

Falling Action

Resolution

Climax

Rising Action

Exposition

related lines in a poem; similar to a paragraph

• rhyme

• symbol

• figurative language

• stanza

two line stanza in a poem 

• quatrain

• rhyme scheme

• couplet

• meter

Which term describes the structure of a poem?

• form

• stanza

• rhyme

• rhythm 

a direct result of the story's climax; the beginning of the conflict resolution

• setting

• resolution

• exposition

• falling action

Which of the following are among the basic components of narrative structure?

• figurative language

• organizational pattern, text structure

• characterization

• setting, theme

• conflict, plot

What is the main purpose of the introduction in an essay?

• To provide evidence for the main argument

• To summarize the main points

• To introduce the topic and present the thesis statement

• To conclude the essay

Which of the following is a common element of a story's structure?

• Characterization

• Dialogue

• Plot

• Imagery

In a five-paragraph essay, what is the role of the body paragraphs?

• To introduce the topic

• To provide supporting details and evidence

• To restate the thesis

• To present the conclusion