Quiz it, So LIT! RAMAYANA: Elements of a Plot

What is a body of written works such as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays that reflects the background of a certain culture?

• A. epic

• B. literature

• C. poetry

• D. prose

Which type of literature is a product of a writer’s imagination?

• A. feature

• B. fiction

• C. literature

• D. non-fiction

Which type of literature is based on facts and talks about real people, places, and events?

• A. features

• B. fiction

• C. non-fiction

• D. sci-fi

What is defined as the sequence of events that occurs from the first to the last line of the story?

• A. character

• B. plot

• C. point of view

• D. setting

“Ravana abducted Sita and forced her to be his wife. Rama came to rescue Sita. He fought and confronted Ravana and his evil brothers. Finally, Rama killed Ravana and freed Sita.” In this situation, the struggle is directly set between the protagonist and the antagonist. What type of conflict is used by the author?

• A. man vs. man  

• B. man vs. self     

•   C. man vs. society

•  D. man vs. supernatural

What part of a plot refers to the conclusion or ending of a story?

A. climax B. falling action C. rising action D. resolution

• A. climax

• B. falling action

• C. rising action

• D. resolution

“Long ago, the kingdom of Ayodhya was ruled by a wise king. Ayodhya is part of the Ancient Sarayu in India.” What literary element is emphasized from this statement?

• A. character

• B. plot

• C. setting

• D. theme

“While it is true that Rama’s stepmother, the second wife, is against Rama to be crowned as the next king, Ravana is considered as the main antagonist of the story Ramayana.” What literary element is emphasized in the text?

• A. character

• B. plot

• C. setting

• D. theme

“Ravana devised a plan to abduct Sita. He sent a magical golden deer which Sita desired Rama to hunt. A long time had passed, but Rama didn’t return. Thus, Lakshmana went off to find his brother.” – Ramayana. What point of view is used by the author?

 

• A. first person

• B. omniscient

• C. third person

• D. all of these

The theme is the central meaning or idea that the writer conveys to the reader. What do you think is the theme of the story Ramayana?

• A. seeking happiness    

• B. doing one’s duties

•  C. forgiving and forgetting

•  D. giving importance to wedding