EOG Literary Elements

Question 1

What is the term for the main character in a story who drives the action and faces the central conflict?

Accepted Answer

Protagonist

Answer

The protagonist is the main character who drives the story forward and faces the central conflict.

Question 2

Which story element describes WHEN and WHERE the events of a story take place?

Accepted Answer

Setting

Answer

Setting refers to the time and place in which a story's events occur.

Question 3

What is the term for the ordered sequence of events that make up a story?

Accepted Answer

Plot

Answer

Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, from beginning to end.

Question 4

What is the highest point of tension or suspense in a story called?

Accepted Answer

Climax

Answer

The climax is the turning point of greatest tension or excitement in a story.

Question 5

The part of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and situation before the main conflict begins is called the:

Accepted Answer

Exposition

Answer

The exposition is the opening section of a story that establishes background information.

EOG - End of Grade Practice Test