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Story Elements: Plot Structure 1

Quiz by Jen Wegis

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  • Q1
    What is the exposition in a plot structure?
    The climax or turning point of the story.
    The introduction of characters and setting.
    The most exciting part of the story.
    The problem or conflict in the story.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the rising action in a plot structure?
    The introduction of characters and setting.
    The problem or conflict in the story.
    Events that build tension and lead to the climax.
    The conclusion or ending of the story.
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the climax in a plot structure?
    The problem or conflict in the story.
    The introduction of characters and setting.
    The resolution or ending of the story.
    The most intense or dramatic point in the story.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the falling action in a plot structure?
    The most intense or dramatic point in the story.
    The problem or conflict in the story.
    The events that occur after the climax and lead to the resolution.
    The introduction of characters and setting.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the resolution in a plot structure?
    The introduction of characters and setting.
    The most intense or dramatic point in the story.
    The conclusion or ending of the story.
    The problem or conflict in the story.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the problem or conflict in a plot structure?
    The conclusion or ending of the story.
    The most intense or dramatic point in the story.
    The main challenge or obstacle faced by the characters.
    The introduction of characters and setting.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is foreshadowing in a plot structure?
    Hints or clues about future events in the story.
    The problem or conflict in the story.
    The introduction of characters and setting.
    The most exciting part of the story.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the theme in a plot structure?
    The most intense or dramatic point in the story.
    The problem or conflict in the story.
    The introduction of characters and setting.
    The underlying message or lesson of the story.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of the falling action in a story?
    To introduce the characters and setting.
    To wrap up loose ends and provide closure after the climax.
    To build suspense and lead to the climax.
    To develop conflicts and challenges in the story.
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the exposition of a story?
    The most intense or suspenseful part of the story.
    The outcome or solution to the conflict in the story.
    The introduction of the characters, setting, and basic situation of the story.
    The conclusion of the story.
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the resolution of a story?
    The beginning of the story.
    The climax of the story.
    The outcome or solution to the conflict in the story.
    The conclusion of the story.
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the rising action of a story?
    The series of events that build suspense and lead to the climax.
    The introduction of the characters and setting.
    The conclusion of the story.
    The outcome or solution to the conflict in the story.
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the climax of a story?
    The beginning of the story.
    The most intense or suspenseful part of the story.
    The resolution of the story.
    The conclusion of the story.
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the purpose of the setting in a story?
    To provide a resolution to the story.
    To establish the time, place, mood, and atmosphere of the narrative.
    To develop the climax of the story.
    To introduce the characters and conflicts.
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the purpose of the inciting incident in a story?
    To provide a resolution to the story.
    To introduce the main conflict or problem that sets the events of the plot in motion.
    To develop the climax of the story.
    To wrap up loose ends after the falling action.
    30s

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