Literature Quiz: The 20 Plots and Story Writing

Which plot involves the protagonist searching for something or someone who needs to be saved?

• Temptation

• Metamorphosis

• Rivalry

• The Quest

What is the protagonist searching for in 'The Quest' plot?

• Fortune

• Adventure

• Revenge

• Rescue

In which plot does the protagonist face overwhelming odds before succeeding in their goals?

• Sacrifice

• Discovery

• Forbidden Love

• Underdog

Which plot involves the protagonist being tempted to do something unwise, wrong, or immoral?

• Ascension

• Decision

• Temptation

• Transformation

What does the protagonist overcome in the 'Love' plot?

• Life-changing event

• Physical transformation

• Obstacles preventing true love

• Rags-to-riches journey

According to Henry Thoreau, what does it take to make a short story short?

• Infinite time

• Short time

• No time

• Long time

What should every character in a story want, according to the text?

• A new car

• A vacation

• A million dollars

• A glass of water

What should every sentence in a story do?

• Introduce new characters

• Describe the setting

• Provide background information

• Reveal character

What should a writer do to please the reader?

• Write for everyone

• Write for one person

• Write for themselves

• Write for critics

What should a writer watch for in an ordinary day?

• Predictability

• Boredom

• Ordinary events

• Extraordinary magic