Plot
Characterization
Setting, Mood, and Tone
Point of View
Grab Bag
100
A struggle or clash that drives the plot is known as a. conflict b. characterization c. theme d. point of view
c. conflict
100
Describing a character's fancy style of dress is an example of revealing character through- a. speech b. contrast c. setting d. appearance
d. appearance
100
Which of the following elements is not part of the setting of a story? a. the time period b. the location c. the character's nickname d. the weather
c. the character's nickname
100
To tell a story from the point of view of one character, authors: a. tell about the thoughts and feelings of all the characters b. use the first-person pronoun "I" to write the story c. limit the number of characters in the story d. do not provide information about other characters
b. use the first-person pronoun "I" to write the story
100
When writers convey the reasons for a character's actions, they are describing the character's: a. motivation b. exposition c. outcome d. autobiography
a. motivation
200
Which part of a plot usually contains the most tension? a. Climax b. Resolution c. Basic Situation d. Complications
a. Climax
200
Characters reveal themselves most vividly through their: a. ages b. places of birth c. actions d. names
c. actions
200
Which of the following images would create a scary mood? a. the smell of baking bread b. two swans on a lake c. the opening of a creaky door d. a bird chirping in the early morning
c. the opening of a creaky door
200
A narrator in a story: a. is always the main character b. describes the past, present, and future c. does not always tell the truth d. can be fully trusted by the reader
c. does not always tell the truth
200
A synonym: a. is a figure of speech b. is a word that has multiple meanings c. means the opposite of another word d. has the same or almost hte same meaning as another word
d. has the same or almost hte same meaning as another word
300
What is chronological order? a. A sequence that goes from question to answer. b. The time order in which things happen. c. The order in which objects are arranged in space. d. The logical order in which ideas are presented.
b. The time order in which things happen.
300
By using indirect characterization, writers: a. prevent readers from forming their own opinions about characters b. show, rather than tell, readers what a character is like c. directly describe a character's personality d. provide little information about characters
b. show, rather than tell, readers what a character is like
300
What is tone? a. An author's attitude toward a subject, characer, or the audience b. The way one character interacts with other characters c. An author's choice of words d. An author's characteristic writing stye.
a. An author's attitude toward a subject, characer, or the audience
300
List the three most widely used points of view.
First Person Third Person Limited Omniscient
300
What is a surprise ending? a. An ending that can be interpreted in several ways b. An ending that presents a solution to a mystery c. An unexpected but logical ending to a story d. An ending that is not related to the rest of the plot
c. An unexpected but logical ending to a story
400
Foreshadowing is: a. scaring the reader in a way the reader enjoys. b. hinting at what will happen later in a story. c. giving away the ending of a story. d. having a surprise twist at the end of a story.
b. hinting at what will happen later in a story.
400
Characters with internal conflicts: a. do not clash with other people b. face threats from their family or community c. struggle with opposing desires or emotions d. are incapable of taking action
c. struggle with opposing desires or emotions
400
A story's setting can have a large impact on the story's: a. point of view b. foreshadowing c. mood d. irony
c. mood
400
In which point of view can the reader know every character's thoughts and feelings? a. First Person b. Second Person c. Third Person Limited d. Omniscient
d. Omniscient
400
Situational irony occurs when: a. characters have a disagreement b. a writer shows that a character is wrong c. a character lies to other characters d. there is a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens
d. there is a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens
500
What is the main idea of a nonfiction text? a. the first point a writer makes in a text b. the writer's most important point c. the body of an essay d. the writer's subject
b. the writer's most important point
500
A dynamic character is best described as a character who: a. changes and develops b. opposes the main character c. tells the story d. performs most of the actions in a story
a. changes and develops
500
Which of the following words would not be useful in describing an author's tone: a. scary b. sarcastic c. excited d. judgmental
a. scary
500
What is the meaning of the word 'omniscient?' a. All seeing b. All powerful c. Everywhere at once d. All knowing
d. All knowing
500
Unlike its denotation, a word's connotations are based on: a. expert's research b. the root of the word c. facts d. subjective feelings
d. subjective feelings
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