Elements of a Novel

What is rising action?

• the events that lead to the climax

• the background of a story

Five parts

• Setting, characters, conflict, plot, and people

• Setting , characters, conflict, plot, and theme

• Round, people, animals, protagonist, and antagonist

• Round, people, animals, protagonist, and a bad guy

What is the falling action?

• You are introduced to the conflict.

• The setting is described in detail.

• The events that close the story after the climax.

• It is the exact same as the rising action.

What is the beginning of the story that provides the setting and background information? 

• exposition 

• climax

• plot

• falling action

What is the sequence of events in a story, novel, or play? 

• resolution 

• plot 

• point of view 

• setting

What is high point of interest or suspense in a story, novel, or play? 

• setting 

• point of view 

• climax

• exposition 

What is the time and location where a story takes place?

• exposition 

• setting

• rising action

• falling action 

Which element of a novel involves the time and place where the story occurs?

• A) Theme

• B) Setting

• C) Plot

• D) Character

What is the term for the main character in a novel?

• A) Antagonist

• B) Protagonist

• C) Narrator

• D) Foil

Which element of a novel refers to the central message or insight into life revealed through the story?

• A) Theme

• B) Setting

• C) Plot

• D) Character