Elements of Fiction Review

Front

What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

Back

The theme is the central idea or message that a story conveys, often reflecting on human experiences or moral lessons.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

True or False? A story can have multiple themes.

Back

True

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is Freytag's Plot Pyramid?

Back

Freytag's Plot Pyramid is a visual representation of the structure of a story, outlining the sequence of events: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the correct order of Freytag's Plot Pyramid?

Back

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is an internal conflict?

Back

An internal conflict is a struggle that takes place within a character's mind, often involving emotions, decisions, or moral dilemmas.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?

Back

Character vs. self.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is exposition in a story?

Back

Exposition is the part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point or the most intense moment in the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is falling action in a story?

Back

Falling action is the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution, showing the consequences of the climax.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is resolution in a story?

Back

Resolution is the part of the plot where the conflicts are resolved, and the story concludes.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5