Story Elements Quiz
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1. Which character is the most important character in the story.
main character
supporting character

2. There can only be one main character in a story.
true
false

3. Which of the following is not an example of the author's purpose.
to entertain
to inform
to describe
to explain

4. An author can still write a great story without story elements.
true
false

5. A good writer creates characters that the reader cares about.
true
false

6. The setting of the story tells which of the following (Hint: there may be more than one answer):
Who the story is about
When the story takes place
Where the story takes place
Why the story happened
How the story happened

7. Which story element is another word for the problem in the story? 

8. An author writes a book on facts about the human body. What is his purpose for writing? 

9. An author writes a book about a make believe queen casting nasty spells on the people of her kingdom. What is his purpose for writing? 

10. An author writes a book explaining how to bake a cake. What is his purpose for writing? 

8. Now it is your turn to become the author. I want you to write a story including the 6 story elements you have learned. When you have completed your story, press the Submit to Miss LeBlanc button below. I will receive it through my email, and it will be graded.

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