Multiple Choice Quiz: Narrative Writing Terms

Which term refers to the words spoken by characters in a story?

• A) Narrative

• B) Dialogue

• C) Descriptive Details

• D) Point of View

The people or animals involved in the story are known as:

• A) Setting

• B) Characters

• C) Exposition

• D) Climax

Which term describes the time and place in which a story takes place?

• A) Characters

• B) Setting

• C) Plot Sequence

• D) Narrative

What term refers to the sequence of events in a story?

• A) Dialogue

• B) Plot Sequence

• C) Point of View

• D) Sensory Details

What term refers to the introductory portion of a story where the characters, setting, and background information are introduced?

• A) Climax

• B) Resolution

• C) Exposition

• D) Rising Action

What term describes the way in which a story is told?

• A) Plot Sequence

• B) Transition Words

• C) Point of View

• D) Narrative

Which part of the plot is the turning point or the most intense moment of the story?

• A) Falling Action

• B) Climax

• C) Exposition

• D) Resolution

What term refers to the portion of the story where loose ends are tied up and the conflict is resolved?

• A) Rising Action

• B) Climax

• C) Falling Action

• D) Resolution

Which term refers to details that describe how things look, sound, feel, smell, or taste?

• A) Descriptive Details

• B) Climax

• C) Sensory Details

• D) Rising Action

The words or phrases used to connect ideas and create a smooth flow between sentences and paragraphs are called:

• A) Plot Sequence

• B) Transition Words

• C) Exposition

• D) Climax