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Elements of a Story P1
1. The most important idea of a story is called .

2. The attitude of the author towards his writing is called
a. tone.
b. conflict.
c. plot.
d. mood.
3. Identify the order of the action in a plot:

a. resolution, rising action, climax, falling action, exposition
b. rising action, exposition, climax, falling action, resolution
c. exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
d. climax, exposition, rising action, resolution, falling action
4. What is the problem or struggle in a story called?

a. theme
b. protagonist
c. mood
d. conflict
5. What is the first part of the plot which contains background information called?
a. climax
b. exposition
c. resolution
d. rising action
6. The last part of a story, explaining how the conflict is solved is called
a. climax.
b. falling action.
c. rising action.
d. resolution.
7. Identify the following example of character conflict.
A group of climbers is trapped on the San Francisco Peaks by an unexpected blizzard. There
is a serious danger of avalanche.
a. man vs himself
b. man vs nature
c. man vs society
d. man vs man
8. What is the feeling or atmosphere created when reading a story called?

a. mood
b. conflict
c. climax
d. setting
9. A is a scene within a story that interrupts the sequence of events to relate

events that occurred in the past.
a. foreshadowing
b. conflict
c. flashback
d. symbolism
10. is the author's use of clues to hint at what night happen later in the story.
Writers use this to build their reader's expectations and to create suspense.
a. theme
b. flashback
c. foreshadowing
d. setting
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1. What is the perspective from which a story is told called?

a. characterization
b. point of view
c. setting
d. theme
2. The specific event that gets the conflict in the story going.
a. Inciting Incident
b. Exposition
c. Rising Action
d. Climax
e. Falling Action
f. Conclusion
3. Events leading up to the climax.

b. Exposition
c. Rising Action
d. Climax
e. Falling Action
f. Conclusion
4. The highest point in the story, the most stressful scene.

b. Exposition
c. Rising Action
d. Climax
e. Falling Action
f. Conclusion
5. How the story ends.

b. Exposition
c. Rising Action
d. Climax
e. Falling Action
f. Conclusion
6. A is a struggle between opposing forces.

a. theme
b. symbolism
c. conflict
d. allusion
7. Identify the order of the plot:

a. exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
b. resolution, rising action, climax, falling action, exposition
c. rising action, exposition, climax, falling action, resolution
d. climax, exposition, rising action, resolution, falling action
8. A recurring theme or element that appears in more than one literary work is a:
a. coincidence
b. refrain
c. motive
d. motif
9. Dialogue is necessary in order to develop conflict and advance the plot.

a. True
b. False
10. Every story needs conflict.

a. True
b. False
1. Which of the following means the writer's attitude toward his/her subject or topic?
a. figurative language
b. tone
c. imagery
d. hyperbole
2. An imaginary person in a work of fiction:

a. stereotype
b. narrator
c. foil
d. character
3. What is conflict?
a. Only internal struggles such as sadness
b. Only external struggles such as a fist fight
c. Any struggle between opposing forces of any kind
4. Which of the following could be an example of internal conflict?

a. A character is attacked by jealous girlfriend
b. A character agonizes over whether or not to cheat on a test
c. A character is injured by a tornado
d. All of the above
5. Identify the following example of character conflict.
A student is circulating a petition to change the school rule requiring that all students wear a
uniform.
a. man vs society
b. man vs himself
c. man vs man
d. man vs nature
6. Which sentence is from the story's exposition?

a. No spectator, however just, could have helped feeling a pang of pity for the wretched man who
stood unconscious of imminent doom. . . .
b. Not only had this black-hearted knocker on floors a pleasant voice, but, in addition, a pleasing
exterior.
c. There were three distinct stages in the evolution of Annette Brougham's attitude toward the
knocking in the room above.
d. At this the Brute emerged from his fortifications and removing his pipe from his mouth, jerked
his chair out into the open.
7. Any background information the reader needs to understand the story

b. Exposition
c. Rising Action
d. Climax
e. Falling Action
f. Conclusion
8. Events leading to the conclusion.

b. Exposition
c. Rising Action
d. Climax
e. Falling Action
f. Conclusion
9. It's called foreshadowing when the author gives hints or clues about what might happen in the story.
a. True
b. False
10. Talk between or among character is dialogue.

a. True
b. False
1. The placement of story events in order:

a. stereotype
b. sequencing
c. setting
d. conflict
2. Donna really likes a boy in her art class, but her best friend Maria has an insane crush on him also. They are
currently not speaking to each other because of the situation. What type of conflict are they experiencing?
a. man vs. man
b. man vs. society
c. man vs. nature
d. man vs. himself
3. Which of the following are types of external conflict?

a. man vs man
b. man vs. nature
c. man vs. society
d. all of the above
4. Identify the following example of character conflict: An argument breaks out between two people about whether
or not hunting should be allowed.
a. man versus nature
b. man versus society
c. man versus man
d. man versus himself
5. Identify the following example of character conflict: A student is circulating a petition to change the school rule
requiring that all students wear a uniform.
a. man versus society
b. man versus self
c. man versus man
d. man versus nature
6. Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for your recent letter regarding our refund policy. We are taking your suggestion quite seriously and
truly appreciate your concern.
What is the tone of this letter?
a. cheerful
b. sincere
c. complimentary
d. indifferent
7. What is the setting?

a. place and time
b. characters
c. plot
d. noun
e. conflict
8. Foreshadowing is a literary device used by many authors to:

a. advance the plot
b. describe a character
c. create suspense
d. resolve conflict
9. "When are you going to take the garbage out? Sometime this year, maybe?"
What is the tone of this question?

a. sympathetic
b. straightforward
c. sad
d. sarcastic
10. "I know it's been hard. I appreciate all you are going through right now. If you will just put the receipts on the
counter, I will take care of the paperwork for you."
What is the tone?

a. sympathetic
b. straightforward
c. sad
d. sarcastic
e. irritated
f. threatening
1. Which is an example of a stereotype?

a. the dumb blonde
b. the computer nerd
c. the irresponsible teenager
d. All of the above
2. The perspective from which a story is told:

a. point of view
b. flashback
c. setting
d. theme
3. The main character or hero in a story:

a. foil
b. antagonist
c. character
d. protagonist
4. The voice and implied speaker who tells the story:

a. protagonist
b. narrator
c. character
d. antagonist
5. The perspective from which a story is told:

a. conflict
b. point of view
c. setting
d. theme
6. Michelle is climbing Mount Everest. To reach the top, she must hike through snowstorms and
climb along narrow, dangerous trails. What type of conflict is this?
a. man vs. society
b. man vs. himself
c. man vs. nature
d. man vs. man
7. The alarm clock rings and Jason is still tired. He knows he'll get a detention if he's late to school,
but he really wants to sleep for three more hours. What type of conflict is this?
a. man vs. himself
b. man vs. man
c. man vs. society
d. man vs. nature
8. Be sure when eating spicy food not to eat too much. You might get sick. You would be
embarrassed if this happened in front of someone you secretly had a crush on.
a. first person
b. second person
c. third person limited
d. third person omniscient
9. What is used to communicate from one character to another?

a. setting
b. flashbacks
c. dialogue
d. clues
10. The writer says, "He seemed to see us only as automatic tip machines."
What is the tone of this sentence?
a. very serious
b. threatening
c. sympathetic
d. sarcastic
1. The main idea of a literary work; the message the author wants to convey:
a. symbolism
b. theme
c. tone
d. mood
2. The struggle a character has with himself, another character, society, or nature:
a. exposition
b. antagonist
c. conflict
d. resolution
3. The feeling that the author creates for the reader:

a. mood
b. plot
c. tone
d. conflict
4. The atmosphere or feelings a reader has in response to the text:

a. tone
b. mood
c. theme
5. The author's attitude about the subject:

a. tone
b. mood
c. theme
6. A person or animal who takes part in a story.

a. climax
b. omniscient
c. rising action
d. character
7. Which of the following are types of internal conflict?

a. man vs. man
b. man vs. himself
c. man vs. society
d. all of the above
8. A hint or clue in a story that suggests some action is to follow to create interest or suspense is called:
a. coming of age.
b. stereotyping.
c. foreshadowing.
d. allusion.
9. An old monkey on the point of death summoned his sons around him to give them some parting
advice. He ordered them to bring in a bundle of sticks, and said to his eldest son: "Break it." The son
strained and strained, but with all his efforts was unable to break the sticks. The other sons also tried,
but none of them was successful. "Untie the bundle," said the father, "and each of you take a stick."
When they had done so, he called out to them: "Now, break," and each stick was easily broken. "You
see my meaning," said their father.
What is the theme of this story?
10. Name the five basic elements of plot.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1. The method used by the author to give readers information about a character:
a. tone
b. conflict
c. characterization
d. foil
2. A distinguishing characteristic, or quality of a character:

a. protagonist
b. character trait
c. conflict
d. tone
3. The story's main character or hero.

a. setting
b. antagonist
c. protagonist
d. first person
4. The second part of the plot, in which the conflict arises and becomes more intense.
a. climax
b. rising action
c. falling action
d. introduction
5. The feeling that the author wants the reader to experience.

a. mood
b. protagonist
c. conflict
d. fiction
6. Mr. Smith doesn't want to believe that his wife his dead. What type of conflict is this?
a. man vs man
b. man vs society
c. man vs himself
d. man vs nature
7. John wants to be an individual, not a phony in the crowd. What type of conflict is this?
a. man vs man
b. man vs himself
c. man vs nature
d. man vs society
8. What is the correct order of the stages of plot?

a. rising action, exposition, climax, falling action
b. falling action, climax, rising action, exposition
c. climax, falling action, exposition, rising action
d. exposition, rising action, climax, falling action
9. In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its
heart's content. An Ant passed by, working hard with an ear of corn he was taking to the nest.
"Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that
way?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do
the same." "Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; we have got plenty of food at
present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its work. When the winter came the
Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing
every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer.
What is the theme of this story?
10. The structure of the story is the

1. An undeveloped character who seems to represent a type of person rather than an

individual personality:
a. stock character/stereotype
b. dynamic character
c. static character
d. round character
2. The author includes the subplot about the kids probably to?
a. show how Ari was fond of kids and of her own childhood.
b. use flashback and to reveal the character of Mr. Dweeb.
c. reveal the theme of unhappy memories of childhood.
d. foreshadow Ari's struggles and failures in her career.
3. "I only done what you done told me" is an example of

4. What are red herrings?
5. What is a RESOLUTION?
6. What does the author use to initially introduce suspense to the passage?
a. The kids listening in on the conversation.
b. The talk about Bigfoot
c. Spooky scenery and images
d. The fear in the kids
7. Why is the story ironic?

a. The kids are on a mission to find something mysterious.
b. It involves Bigfoot and suspense.
c. It is called "The Sighting" but the kids don't see anything.
d. The kids end up being spooked by a large boar.
8. How does the title add to the suspense?

a. It describes what happened in the story.
b. It makes the reader wonder what was sighted.
c. It is vague and confuses the reader.
d. It adds to the humor of the story.
9. What two purposes does foreshadowing serve?
10. In "The Lotos-Eaters," which word best describes the atmosphere on island the
sailors reach?
a. somber
b. jubilant
c. peaceful
d. stressful

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8/26/2018 Elements of a Story P1 - HelpTeaching.

1. The most important idea of a story is called .

3. Identify the order of the action in a plot:

4. What is the problem or struggle in a story called?

7. Identify the following example of character conflict.

8. What is the feeling or atmosphere created when reading a story called?

9. A is a scene within a story that interrupts the sequence of events to relate

1. What is the perspective from which a story is told called?

3. Events leading up to the climax.

4. The highest point in the story, the most stressful scene.

5. How the story ends.

6. A is a struggle between opposing forces.

7. Identify the order of the plot:

9. Dialogue is necessary in order to develop conflict and advance the plot.

10. Every story needs conflict.

2. An imaginary person in a work of fiction:

4. Which of the following could be an example of internal conflict?

5. Identify the following example of character conflict.

6. Which sentence is from the story's exposition?

7. Any background information the reader needs to understand the story

8. Events leading to the conclusion.

10. Talk between or among character is dialogue.

1. The placement of story events in order:

3. Which of the following are types of external conflict?

6. Dear Valued Customer,

7. What is the setting?

8. Foreshadowing is a literary device used by many authors to:

What is the tone of this question?

What is the tone?

1. Which is an example of a stereotype?

2. The perspective from which a story is told:

3. The main character or hero in a story:

4. The voice and implied speaker who tells the story:

5. The perspective from which a story is told:

9. What is used to communicate from one character to another?

3. The feeling that the author creates for the reader:

4. The atmosphere or feelings a reader has in response to the text:

5. The author's attitude about the subject:

6. A person or animal who takes part in a story.

7. Which of the following are types of internal conflict?

What is the theme of this story?

10. Name the five basic elements of plot.

2. A distinguishing characteristic, or quality of a character:

3. The story's main character or hero.

5. The feeling that the author wants the reader to experience.

8. What is the correct order of the stages of plot?

What is the theme of this story?

10. The structure of the story is the

1. An undeveloped character who seems to represent a type of person rather than an

3. "I only done what you done told me" is an example of

7. Why is the story ironic?

8. How does the title add to the suspense?

9. What two purposes does foreshadowing serve?

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