Elements of Fiction

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

• Plot

• Theme

• Setting

• Character

List the five essential elements of plot in order.

• 1. Exposition, 2. Rising Action, 3. Climax, 4. Falling Action, 5. Resolution

• 1. Climax, 2. Exposition, 3. Rising Action, 4. Falling Action, 5. Resolution

• 1. Exposition, 2. Climax, 3. Rising Action, 4. Falling Action, 5. Resolution

• 1. Exposition, 2. Rising Action, 3. Falling Action, 4. Climax, 5. Resolution

What is the central problem in the story called?

• Conflict

• Setting

• Theme

• Resolution

Character vs. Self is best described as:

• A struggle with animals, nature, weather

• A struggle in the main character's mind

• A struggle or fight against other people

• A struggle with ideas, customs, laws, etc.

Character vs. Character is best described as:

• A struggle or fight against other people

• A struggle in the main character's mind

• A struggle with animals, nature, weather

• A struggle with ideas, customs, laws, etc.

Character vs. Nature is best described as:

• A struggle with animals, nature, weather

• A struggle in the main character's mind

• A struggle or fight against other people

• A struggle with ideas, customs, laws, etc.

Character vs. Society is best described as:

• A struggle with animals, nature, weather

• A struggle in the main character's mind

• A struggle or fight against other people

• A struggle with ideas, customs, laws, etc.

What are the two major components of a setting?

• Time and Place

• Character and Plot

• Theme and Conflict

• Mood and Tone

What does 'Time' in a story's setting refer to?

• Time of day, year, or historical period

• The main character's personality

• The story's moral lesson

• The location of the story

What does 'Place' in a story's setting refer to?

• Geographical location of the story

• The time period of the story

• The main character's personality

• The theme of the story