Quiz Topics:
Parts of plot, setting, character types, direct/ indirect characterization, STEAL method, types of conflict, constructed
response
Directions: Match the following term to the correct definition.
Term
_____ Plot
_____ Exposition
_____ Rising Action
_____ Climax
_____ Falling Action
_____ Resolution
_____ Setting
_____ Internal Conflict
_____ External Conflict
_____ Dynamic Character
_____ Static Character
_____ Round Character
_____ Flat Character
_____ Protagonist
_____ Antagonist
_____ Direct Characterization
_____ Indirect Characterization
Definition
1. Character who does not change or grow throughout the story
2. The “good guy”
3. Beginning of the story; gives information about the characters and
setting
4. Conflict that occurs within the mind/body
5. Character that has multiple character traits
6. The conflict is resolved and loose ends are tied up
7. Includes all of the events that led up to the climax; introduces climax
8. Conflict that occurs outside of the body
9. Character that grows, develops, or changes throughout the story
10. The high point or turning point of the story
11. The place and time period that a story occurs in
12. The story comes to a reasonable ending
13. The “bad guy”
14. Tells the reader about the personality the character
15. Sequence of events that make up a story
16. Shows things in the story that reveal the personality of the character
17. Character that shows only one or two character traits in their
personality
Directions: Label the following plot map with the correct part of plot.
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Directions: Match the situations to the correct form of conflict: man v. self, man v. man, man v. nature, or man v.
society.
1. Charles decided to break all the rules the day he decided to steal that car. He was immediately arrested and sent
to jail to await his trial. He should have known better than to mess with the “rules.”
Answer:
2. After lowering himself into the damp and dark cave Tom began to reprimand himself for not having replaced his
flashlight batteries. Tom’s terror slowly began to take over as the light around him grew dimmer and dimmer
and dimmer…
Answer:
3. After the light in the cave was completely gone Tom began to stumble through the cave blindly cutting his hands
on what appeared to be sharp rocks.
Answer:
4. “I don’t care who you talk to!” screamed Sarah to West. “I just wish I had never met you!”
Answer: