Narrative Writing Quiz

What is the purpose of establishing context in narrative writing?

• To describe the main character in detail

• To put the topic into the perspective of someone who knows nothing about your story

• To create a logical sequence of events

• To set the tone and mood of the story

Why are transitions necessary in a narrative?

• To introduce new characters

• To show change in time or action

• To develop the plot

• To describe the setting in detail

What should a writer do to situate events in a time and place in narrative writing?

• Use dialogue to move the story along

• Appeal to the reader's senses

• Develop character motives

• Create a logical event sequence

What is the main goal when developing character motives in a narrative?

• To make the reader understand why characters are doing what they're doing

• To establish the context of the story

• To use dialogue correctly

• To describe the physical appearance of characters

What is the purpose of using dialogue in narrative writing?

• To move the story along or to develop the plot, characters, or setting

• To provide a background history of the characters

• To describe the setting in a detailed manner

• To establish the context for the reader

What is the climax of a story?

• The introduction to the story, including the primary characters' names, the setting, the mood, and time.

• The most exciting point of the story and the turning point for the goals of the main characters.

• The event that sets the main character or characters on the journey that will occupy them throughout the narrative.

• The part of the story that wraps up loose ends and can leave a reader with questions, answers, sadness, frustrations, or satisfaction.

What does the exposition of a story include?

• The sequence of events that take place in a story.

• The most exciting point of the story and the turning point for the goals of the main characters.

• The introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, the setting, the mood, and time.

• The part of the story that wraps up loose ends and can leave a reader with questions, answers, sadness, frustrations, or satisfaction.

What is the inciting incident in a story?

• The introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, the setting, the mood, and time.

• The most exciting point of the story and the turning point for the goals of the main characters.

• The event that sets the main character or characters on the journey that will occupy them throughout the narrative.

• The part of the story that wraps up loose ends and can leave a reader with questions, answers, sadness, frustrations, or satisfaction.

What is the resolution in a story?

• The introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, the setting, the mood, and time.

• The most exciting point of the story and the turning point for the goals of the main characters.

• The event that sets the main character or characters on the journey that will occupy them throughout the narrative.

• The part of the story that wraps up loose ends and can leave a reader with questions, answers, sadness, frustrations, or satisfaction.

What is the definition of 'plot' in the context of a story?

• The introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, the setting, the mood, and time.

• The most exciting point of the story and the turning point for the goals of the main characters.

• The event that sets the main character or characters on the journey that will occupy them throughout the narrative.

• The sequence of events that take place in a story.