Year 7 English

What is the main purpose of setting in a story?

• Conclude the plot

• Create atmosphere

• Develop characters

• Introduce conflict

Which of the following is NOT relevant to setting?

• Theme and atmosphere

• Metaphor and simile

• Weather and time of day

• Character and dialogue

What is the backdrop of a story called?

• Plot

• Character

• Theme

• Setting

What does the setting of a story help establish?

• Character names

• Time and place of action

• Genre conventions

• Author's biography

Which genre typically has a setting in an ancient castle and takes place at night in bad weather?

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Gothic

• Romance

In Noughts & Crosses, what does the beach symbolize?

• Love

• Isolation

• Freedom

• Fear

What does the setting of Victorian London symbolize in Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?

• Good and evil

• Life and death

• Wealth and poverty

• Love and hate

What is a symbol in a piece of fiction?

• An object, place or thing that represents something else

• Typical conventions of a type of story

• The main events and plot

• The mood and tone of a fictional text

What is the purpose of a prologue in a novel?

• Introduce the main characters

• Set the tone for the story

• Conclude the plot

• Develop the climax

How does foreshadowing contribute to the plot of a story?

• It reveals the ending at the beginning

• It creates suspense and anticipation

• It introduces new characters

• It resolves conflicts