Wisconsin FORT (Foundations of Reading) Practice Test

Story structures primarily focus on which two elements?

1. Characters and Dialogue

2. Metaphors and Themes

3. Plot and Setting

4. Tone and Mood

The correct answer is: Plot and Setting

Story structures encompass the organization, order, and development of a narrative. While all of the elements listed (characters, dialogue, metaphors, themes, plot, setting, tone, mood) can all play a role in a story's structure, the two main components that structure is built upon are plot and setting. Plot refers to the sequence and events that make up the story, while setting refers to the time, place, and atmosphere in which those events take place. While characters and dialogue are important for creating a story, they are not the primary focus of a story's structure. Metaphors and themes may add depth to a story, but they are not essential for creating a coherent structure. Tone and mood, while important for setting the overall atmosphere of a story, are not the foundation of its structure.