(1) My mom took me to the scariest, most frightening place this weekend. (2) She wanted it to be a surprise, but I am stating to wish she would have told. (3) If she had, I would have hidden in my room! (4) I will never allow my mom to surprise me again! Which sentence best shows the setting of the story?

What part of a story would I find the events that lead to the climax?

(1) Robert stood at the edge of the stage, sweat pouring down his face. (2) He had waited for this moment his whole life. (3) He had spend hours practicing at home, hoping to win the scholarship. (4) He ate a good breakfast, took a deep breath, and took his seat at the piano. (5) He knew that his biggest competition was playing next, and he wanted to outshine her. (6) As he began playing, he got lost in the music. (7) All of his nerves went away, and he played the best he had ever played. (8) At the end of the competition, Robert leaped with joy as his name was announced as the winner of the scholarship! Which sentence best describes the EXPOSITION?

(1) Robert stood at the edge of the stage, sweat pouring down his face. (2) He had waited for this moment his whole life. (3) He had spend hours practicing at home, hoping to win the scholarship. (4) He ate a good breakfast, took a deep breath, and took his seat at the piano. (5) He knew that his biggest competition was playing next, and he wanted to outshine her. (6) As he began playing, he got lost in the music. (7) All of his nerves went away, and he played the best he had ever played. (8) At the end of the competition, Robert leaped with joy as his name was announced as the winner of the scholarship! Which sentence begins the FALLING ACTION?

(1) Robert stood at the edge of the stage, sweat pouring down his face. (2) He had waited for this moment his whole life. (3) He had spend hours practicing at home, hoping to win the scholarship. (4) He ate a good breakfast, took a deep breath, and took his seat at the piano. (5) He knew that his biggest competition was playing next, and he wanted to outshine her. (6) As he began playing, he got lost in the music. (7) All of his nerves went away, and he played the best he had ever played. (8) At the end of the competition, Robert leaped with joy as his name was announced as the winner of the scholarship! Which sentence would best represent the CLIMAX?

(1) Robert stood at the edge of the stage, sweat pouring down his face. (2) He had waited for this moment his whole life. (3) He had spend hours practicing at home, hoping to win the scholarship. (4) He ate a good breakfast, took a deep breath, and took his seat at the piano. (5) He knew that his biggest competition was playing next, and he wanted to outshine her. (6) As he began playing, he got lost in the music. (7) All of his nerves went away, and he played the best he had ever played. (8) At the end of the competition, Robert leaped with joy as his name was announced as the winner of the scholarship! Which sentence best shows the resolution?

A conflict is a _______________.

Which story element refers to the events that take place between the climax and the resolution?