Conflict & Resolution
Which of these is a conflict?
A) Daniel waters his garden.
B) Sofia must choose between a party and her exam.
C) Martin buys new shoes.
D) Claire paints her dog.
Answer: B. Sofia must choose between a party and her exam.
Which part of the plot is the 'build-up of challenges'?
Answer: Rising Action
This archetype follows a character who leaves home, faces challenges, and returns changed.
What is the Hero’s Journey?
What POV is 'I was nervous before the game'?
Answer: First-person.
Which object symbolizes hope?
A) Rising sun
B) Locked door
C) Stormy ocean
D) Broken clock
Answer: A. Rising sun.
True or False: A conflict must always be between two characters.
Answer: False. (It can be internal too.)
Nonlinear plots use techniques like ______ and ______.
Answer: Flashback and foreshadowing.
Which story best represents the Rags to Riches archetype?
A. A king loses his throne after betraying his people.
B. A poor boy becomes a famous musician after years of practice.
C. A knight battles a dragon to save a village.
D. A girl learns that her best friend has been lying to her.
Answer: B. A poor boy becomes a famous musician after years of practice.
Which is POV, which is perspective?
- Narrator uses 'she.'
- Hero believes everyone can change.
POV = narrator uses 'she.' Perspective = hero’s belief.
Which is explicit: 'Leila stacked the books neatly' OR 'Leila disapproved of her brother'?
'Leila stacked the books neatly.'
Maria studied all week for her science test, but when she sat down to take it, she realized she had left her calculator at home.
What is the conflict in this situation?
A. Maria enjoys studying science.
B. Maria forgot the tool she needs for her test.
C. Maria’s teacher gave her a hard test.
D. Maria wants to go home after school.
Answer: B. Maria forgot the tool she needs for her test.
Arrange in order: Resolution, Climax, Rising Action, Exposition, Falling Action.
Exposition → Rising Action → Climax → Falling Action → Resolution.
A young hero sets out to rescue her village from an evil sorcerer. Along the way, she learns that courage is not the absence of fear, but facing fear anyway.
Which archetype and theme are shown?
A. Archetype: Hero’s Journey | Theme: Courage means facing fears.
B. Archetype: Tragedy | Theme: Success always leads to pride.
C. Archetype: Rags to Riches | Theme: Wealth is the key to happiness.
D. Archetype: Overcoming Loss | Theme: Friendship always fails in hard times.
Answer: A. Archetype: Hero’s Journey | Theme: Courage means facing fears.
In a story, a character spends weeks bragging about how she will win the spelling bee, but when her turn comes, the very first word she gets is “spelling,” and she spells it wrong.
What type of irony is this?
A. Verbal irony
B. Situational irony
C. Dramatic irony
D. No irony
Answer: B. Situational irony
In a story, a character keeps seeing a locked door in her dreams. What might the locked door symbolize?
A. Opportunity and hope
B. Secrets or obstacles
C. Freedom and adventure
D. Happiness and peace
Answer: B. Secrets or obstacles
Liam promised his little brother he would go to his soccer game, but his friends also invited him to the movies that same night. After thinking it over, Liam decided to go to the soccer game.
How is the conflict resolved?
A. Liam chooses to spend time with his friends.
B. Liam decides not to go anywhere.
C. Liam chooses family over friends.
D. Liam forgets about both events.
Answer: C. Liam chooses family over friends.
A story begins with Mia moving into a new town. The narrator describes her family, her new school, and the friends she hopes to make.
Which part of the plot does this describe?
A. Rising Action
B. Exposition
C. Climax
D. Resolution
Answer: B. Exposition
(This is where background information, setting, and characters are introduced.)
n a story, a young girl trains hard for a singing competition. Even though she doesn’t win, she gains confidence and discovers her true passion for music.
Which theme is best shown?
A. Winning is the only measure of success.
B. True growth comes from effort and self-discovery.
C. Failure means you should stop trying.
D. Friends are less important than victory.
Answer: B. True growth comes from effort and self-discovery.
“You walk into the classroom, and everyone turns to look at you. Your heart races as you take your seat.”
What point of view is this written in?
A. First-person
B. Second-person
C. Third-person limited
D. Third-person omniscient
Answer: B. Second-person
In a novel, a character carries a flickering candle with her while she searches through a dark cave. Later, when the candle finally burns out, she decides to turn back instead of continuing.
What does the candle most likely symbolize in connection to the story’s theme?
A. The candle symbolizes danger, showing she should have stayed home.
B. The candle represents friendship, which always fades with time.
C. The candle represents hope, which disappears when she gives up.
D. The candle symbolizes light, but only as a tool for seeing in the cave.
Answer: C. The candle represents hope, which disappears when she gives up.
During the storm, Anna’s car broke down on a lonely road. She had to walk through heavy rain to find help.
What type of conflict is shown?
A. Character vs. Self
B. Character vs. Nature
C. Character vs. Character
D. Character vs. Society
Answer: B. Character vs. Nature.
In a story about a mountain climb, two best friends face dangerous weather and one slips near the edge of a cliff. At the last moment, the other pulls him to safety.
Which part of the plot is this?
A. Exposition
B. Rising Action
C. Climax
D. Resolution
Answer: C. Climax
(This is the turning point and most intense moment of the story.)
What theme is most clearly shown in this story?
After weeks of arguing, two sisters finally realize that working together is the only way to win their basketball game.
A. Teamwork leads to success.
B. Winning is more important than family.
C. Success always comes from luck.
D. Practice is not necessary for victory.
Answer: A. Teamwork leads to success.
In a story, a lifeguard wins an award for being the best swimmer in town. The next day, he nearly drowns while swimming at the beach.
What type of irony is this?
A. Verbal irony
B. Dramatic irony
C. Situational irony
D. Comic irony
Answer: C. Situational irony
“Daniel stood outside the locked classroom door, his backpack slung low and his eyes fixed on the floor. Inside, he could hear laughter and voices, but he made no move to knock.”
Which implicit detail can best be inferred?
A. Daniel forgot his homework.
B. Daniel feels unwelcome or left out.
C. Daniel is late for class because he overslept.
D. Daniel doesn’t know where his class is.
Answer: B. Daniel feels unwelcome or left out.