Understanding Literary Elements

Who is typically the central figure around which a story revolves?

• Antagonist

• Supporting role

• Minor character

• Protagonist

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What is the primary role of the antagonist in a story?

• To support the protagonist

• To provide comic relief

• To narrate the story

• To cause conflict for the protagonist

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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What type of conflict involves a character's internal struggle?

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Technology

• Character vs. Nature

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Which type of plot structure is most commonly used in science fiction?

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Supernatural

• Character vs. Technology

• Character vs. Nature

Which plot structure uses a chronological timeline?

• Linear plot

• Episodic plot

• Flashback

• Parallel plot

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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In which narrative framework does the protagonist embark on a journey to obtain something of value?

• Voyage and Return

• Rags to Riches

• Quest

• Overcoming the Monster

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What theme often involves a character realizing their mistakes and seeking to correct them?

• Courage and Perseverance

• Love

• Redemption

• Coming of Age

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What does the 'coming of age' theme typically involve?

• A struggle between good and evil

• A quest for revenge

• A journey to a magical land

• Growth from youth to adulthood

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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Which point of view is rarely used in fiction and addresses the reader as 'you'?

• Third person omniscient

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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Which point of view allows the narrator to know every character's thoughts and motivations?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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