Story Elements

Question 1

Name the story element associated with the following definition.

The important people or animals in a story: often involved in conflict in the story

Answer 1

Characters

Question 2

Name the story element associated with the following definition.

When and where a story takes place

Answer 2

Setting

Question 3

Name the story element associated with the following definition.

The major problem in the story

Answer 3

Conflict

Question 4

Name the story element associated with the following definition.

When the main problem is worked out; usually close to the end of the story

Answer 4

Resolution

Question 5

Name the story element associated with the following definition.

The sequence of all the events in a story; usually what we summarize

Answer 5

Plot

Question 6

Name the story element associated with the following definition.

One important event that changes the outcome of the entire story; peak of conflict

Answer 6

Climax

Question 7

Name the story element associated with the following definition.

The main idea or message of a story; often told through the character’s thoughts and feelings

Answer 7

Theme

Question 8

What are characters?

Answer 8

Characters are the important people or animals in a story. They are often involved in conflict in the story.

Question 9

What is a setting?

Answer 9

A setting is when and where a story takes place.

Question 10

What is conflict?

Answer 10

Conflict is the major problem in the story.

Question 11

What is resolution?

Answer 11

Resolution is when the main problem is worked out. It is usually close to the end of the story.

Question 12

What is a plot?

Answer 12

The sequence of all the events in a story. It is usually what we summarize.

Question 13

What is a climax?

Answer 13

A climax is one important event that changes the outcome of the entire story. It is the peak of conflict.

Question 14

What is a theme?

Answer 14

The main idea or message or a story. It is often told through the character’s thoughts and feelings.

Question 15

Name the four parts of a plot (in order).

Answer 15

Beginning, Rising Action, Climax, End (Resolution)

Question 16

What happens in the beginning of a story?

Answer 16

The problem and main characters are introduced in the beginning of a story.

Question 17

What happens during the rising action of a story?

Answer 17

The characters work on solving the problem during the rising action of a story.

Question 18

What happens during the climax of a story?

Answer 18

The the problem is solved during the climax of a story.

Question 19

What happens at the end of a story?

Answer 19

All loose ends are tied up, and the character usually learns something at the end of a story.

Question 20

During which part of a story is the problem and main characters introduced?

Answer 20

Beginning

Question 21

During which part of a story do the characters work on solving the problem?

Answer 21

Rising Action

Question 22

During where part of a story is the problem solved?

Answer 22

Climax

Question 23

During which part of a story are all loose ends tied up?

Answer 23

End (or Resolution)