fiction terminology
The term for the central idea, opinion or message of the story.
theme
What is the past tense of "is"?
was
Is sugar a countable or uncountable noun?
uncountable
Who is the first known serial killer?
Jack the Ripper
Who is the current president of the USA?
Joe Biden
What is the term that describes the time and place in a story?
setting
The past tense of fly is flew.
true
Are the following nouns always plural (flertal) or singular (ental)?
scissors
trousers
sunglasses
plural
a pair of scissors/trousers/sunglasses
Which parent is a serial killer most likely to have been raised by? Mother or father?
Mother
Who wrote the Harry Potter books?
J.K.Rowling
What kind of narrator:
"Betty’s house is small, tidy and covered with thank-you cards."
Third person
Change to present tense:
I was running fast.
I am running fast.
What is the plural of wolf?
one wolf
two...
wolves
What is the time that lapses between murders called?
The cooling off period.
What emblem is on the Canadian flag?
A (maple) leaf
The term for the central character whom the action is about and the audience identifies with.
protagonist
What is the past tense of "dream"?
dreamt (UK)
dreamed (USA)
What is the plural of furniture?
furniture (it is an uncountable noun)
I need to buy some furniture for my new apartment.
How many murders have to happen before someone is described as a serial killer?
Three
What is the name of the latest James Bond film?
No Time to Die
The term describing a hint or clue to what will happen later in the story.
foreshadowing
Change to the past tense:
She has not been feeling well for a long time.
She had not been feeling well for a long time.
Are these uncountable nouns singular (ental) or plural (flertal)?
music
news
butter
singular
The music is beautiful.
The news is depressing.
The butter is melting.
What part of London did Jack the Ripper commit his crimes?
Whitechapel
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra