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What is a protagonist?
a) A supporting character
b) The main character of a story
c) A villain
d) A narrator
b) The main character of a story
What is conflict in a story?
a) The setting of the story
b) The main character's description
c) A struggle between opposing forces
d) The resolution of the plot
c) A struggle between opposing forces
A type of character who stays the same from the beginning to the end of the story.
A. Flat
B. Static
C. Round
D. Dynamic
B. Static
What does historical context refer to in a story?
a) The geographical features of the story’s setting
b) The author’s personal background and life experiences
c) The historical events or time that influence the setting, characters, and plot
d) The relationships between the characters in the story
c) The historical events or time that influence the setting, characters, and plot
What is the primary purpose of a text written to inform?
a) To convince the reader to adopt a viewpoint
b) To provide facts, explanations, or instructions
c) To amuse or engage the audience with a story
d) To evoke strong emotional responses
b) To provide facts, explanations, or instructions
Which type of character undergoes significant internal change during a story?
a) Flat
b) Static
c) Round
d) Dynamic
d) Dynamic
Which of the following is an example of external conflict?
a) A character battling self-doubt
b) A character debating a difficult decision
c) A character remembering a painful memory
d) A character fighting against a villain
d) A character fighting against a villain
In the story, My Father Goes to Court, what is the main reason the rich man accuses the narrator’s family in court?
A. They trespassed on his property.
B. They are noisy and disrupt his peace.
C. They are accused of stealing the aroma of his food.
D. They refuse to pay their debts to the rich man.
C. They are accused of stealing the aroma of his food.
How does an author’s personal experiences often influence their stories?
a) By directly copying real-life events into the plot
b) By shaping the themes, settings, or characters based on their life
c) By removing any connection to their own life to maintain objectivity
d) By avoiding controversial subjects related to their background
b) By shaping the themes, settings, or characters based on their life
Which text is designed to persuade?
a) A news report summarizing current events
b) A recipe for making a chocolate cake
c) A children’s story about a magical forest
d) A speech urging people to recycle more
d) A speech urging people to recycle more
What is the primary difference between flat and round characters?
a) Flat characters have no emotions, while round characters do.
b) Flat characters are simple and one-dimensional, while round characters are complex and well-developed.
c) Flat characters are villains, while round characters are heroes.
d) Flat characters always change, while round characters stay the same
b) Flat characters are simple and one-dimensional, while round characters are complex and well-developed.
In My Father Goes to Court, the conflict between the rich man and the farmer is:
a) Character vs. Nature
b) Character vs. Society
c) Character vs. Self
d) Character vs. Character
d) Character vs. Character
When selecting a literary text for composition, what should be considered first?
A. The author's popularity
B. The text's meaning and purpose
C. The number of pages
D. The font size
B. The text's meaning and purpose
What does an environmental factor in a story refer to?
a) The historical period of the narrative
b) The cultural values reflected by the characters
c) The societal norms governing behavior in the story
d) The physical or natural setting that impacts characters and events
d) The physical or natural setting that impacts characters and events
Which of these is an example of a text written to entertain?
a) A mystery novel filled with suspense
b) A biography of a historical figure
c) A manual for assembling furniture
d) An editorial advocating for social reform
a) A mystery novel filled with suspense
Which is an example of indirect characterization?
a) “She was very brave and fearless.”
b) “He was six feet tall and had brown eyes.”
c) “He frowned and clenched his fists when he saw the mess.”
d) “She had always been known for her honesty.”
c) “He frowned and clenched his fists when he saw the mess.”
Which of the following scenarios is an example of Man vs. Nature conflict?
a) A mountain climber battling a snowstorm to reach the summit
b) A detective solving a murder mystery in a big city
c) Two rival knights dueling for the throne
d) A student struggling to overcome self-doubt before a big exam
a) A mountain climber battling a snowstorm to reach the summit
What point of view is used to narrate the story: "Sophie hurried to catch the bus, her mind racing with anxiety. Across the street, David watched her with a sense of longing, wishing he had the courage to speak to her. Meanwhile, the bus driver, tired from his long shift, barely noticed them, lost in his own thoughts about the argument he had with his wife."
Third-Person Omniscient
Which of the following scenarios reflects the influence of socio-economic factors in a story?
a) A wealthy family’s decline during an economic crash
b) A character struggling to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland
c) A protagonist dealing with inner guilt about a past mistake
d) A sports team trying to win a championship
a) A wealthy family’s decline during an economic crash
What is a key goal of an advertisement?
a) To present a fictional narrative for entertainment
b) To share personal reflections
c) To inform the audience about historical events
d) To persuade the audience to buy or support a product or idea
d) To persuade the audience to buy or support a product or idea
How does a third-person omniscient narrator contribute to a character’s development?
a) By revealing only external actions of the character
b) By showing the character’s inner thoughts, feelings, and motivations
c) By making the character the sole focus of the story
d) By limiting the reader's understanding of the character
b) By showing the character’s inner thoughts, feelings, and motivations
Which of the following stories demonstrates both internal and external conflict?
a) A soldier torn between loyalty to their country and their family while fighting in a war
b) A shipwrecked sailor struggling to survive on a deserted island
c) A scientist developing a new invention that fails repeatedly
d) A detective solving a mystery with no personal doubts
a) A soldier torn between loyalty to their country and their family while fighting in a war
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
A. "She was as stubborn as a mule."
B. "He laughed loudly at the joke."
C. "He is a kind and generous man."
D. "The city was bustling with life."
C. "He is a kind and generous man."
Which of the following stories show biographical and historical context?
A. My Father Goes to Court
B. Dead Stars
C. Footnote to Youth
D. Scent of Apples
D. Scent of Apples
The English teacher of Grade 7 told the class to submit a text that convinced people to value education more than everything. What text type should the learners write?
A. short story
B. advertisement
C. speech
D. drama
C. speech