Story Elements Quiz

Which of the following is NOT listed as an element of a story?

• Setting

• Character

• Plot

• Dialogue

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the setting of a story describe?

• Where and when the story takes place

• The main problem in the story

• The lesson the story teaches

• The order of events in the story

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which example best represents the "location" aspect of a story's setting?

• A bustling city

• A tense and uneasy feeling

• A single summer day

• A character’s motivation

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How can a well-developed setting affect a story?

• It can enhance the plot and deepen character development

• It can make the story shorter

• It can replace the need for a theme

• It can eliminate the need for conflict

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Atmosphere in a story refers to:

• The feeling or sense evoked by the setting

• The order of events in the story

• The main character’s actions

• The lesson learned by the reader

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The people, animals, or things that help to shape the plot

• Internal Force
• Rising Action
• Protagonist
• Characters

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an antagonist?

• The main character in a story

• A character who undergoes significant change

• The character who stands in opposition to the protagonist

• A character who remains the same throughout the story

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the difference between a dynamic character and a static character?

• A dynamic character is always the villain, while a static character is always the hero.

• A dynamic character undergoes significant change, while a static character remains largely the same.

• A dynamic character is the main character, while a static character is a minor character.

• A dynamic character is always friendly, while a static character is always rude.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How is direct characterization different from indirect characterization?

• Direct characterization uses dialogue, while indirect characterization uses actions.

• Direct characterization tells the reader the character’s traits, while indirect characterization shows them through actions or dialogue.

• Direct characterization is only used for protagonists, while indirect characterization is for antagonists.

• Direct characterization is always positive, while indirect characterization is always negative.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• She was friendly and always polite to her teachers.

• He was the main character in the story.

• Marco did not want to do what the teacher asked the class to do so he sat in his chair, crossed his arms, and pouted for the rest of the day.

• The story takes place in a small town.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3