Quiz on Elements of Written Narratives

Which of the following elements are always present in written narratives according to the text?

• Characters, theme, plot, point of view, setting, conflict, and tone

• Characters, dialogue, climax, and resolution

• Theme, argument, evidence, and conclusion

• Plot, setting, rhythm, and meter

What is the theme of a text?

• The sequence of events that take place in a story

• The background against which the story takes place

• The deeper message or central idea of the text

• The main characters and their development

How is the theme of a text different from the topic?

• The theme is the same as the topic, which focuses strictly on the content

• The theme is the sequence of events in the story, while the topic is the setting

• The theme is the deeper message or central idea, while the topic is simply the subject matter

• The theme is about the characters, while the topic is about the plot

What might a reader ask to identify a work's theme?

• Who are the main characters and what are their roles?

• What is the setting of the story?

• Why did the author have this happen? What greater significance might this event have?

• What is the chronological order of events in the story?

What is an objective summary?

• A detailed retelling of the story including the author's opinions

• An overview of the text that captures the main points but includes personal interpretations

• An overview of the text that captures the main points without giving every detail and excluding opinions

• A subjective account that focuses on the themes and literary devices

What is direct characterization?

• When the reader infers what a character is like based on their actions

• When a character's personality is shown through their dialogue with other characters

• When the author explicitly describes what a character thinks or looks like

• When the setting reveals the character's traits

What is indirect characterization?

• When the author tells the reader directly about the character's personality

• When the reader must infer what a character is like based on clues provided through words, thoughts, or actions

• When the narrator evaluates and explains the character's traits

• When the plot dictates the character's development

What term is used to describe characters who present conflicting or shifting thoughts, actions, and motivations and are capable of change?

• Flat characters

• Dynamic characters

• Static characters

• Simplistic characters

What does the setting in a narrative help to establish?

• The plot twists only

• The main conflict only

• The context for the literary work

• The resolution of the story

Which of the following is NOT a common type of conflict in literature?

• Person vs. machine

• Person vs. technology

• Person vs. alien

• Person vs. society