characters is known as the? 1. The section of a story in which the author sets the scene and introduces the characters is known as the __________.
conflict
climax
exposition
falling action
2. What happens during the rising action of a short story?
The author builds suspense to capture reader interest.
The conflict is resolved.
The author provides background information about the characters.
The story reaches its point of highest action, its turning point.
3. Which story is about a woman who discovers unexpected freedom?
"The Lottery"
"After Twenty Years"
"The Story of an Hour"
"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
conflict
climax
exposition
falling action
2. What happens during the rising action of a short story?
The author builds suspense to capture reader interest.
The conflict is resolved.
The author provides background information about the characters.
The story reaches its point of highest action, its turning point.
3. Which story is about a woman who discovers unexpected freedom?
"The Lottery"
"After Twenty Years"
"The Story of an Hour"
"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"