Structural elements quiz

Which of the following best defines foreshadowing?

• A hint or clue about something that will happen later in the story.

• A sudden shift in the story to an earlier time.

• The moment when the main character achieves their goal.

• The introduction of background information.

In a novel, a character remembers their childhood trauma, which influences their present decisions. This is an example of:

• Exposition

• Flashback

• Climax

• Inciting Incident

Which part of the story typically involves the exposition?

• The turning point where the protagonist faces their biggest challenge.

• The conclusion or resolution of the story.

• The beginning, where background information and context are provided.

• The moment when the protagonist takes the final action to resolve the conflict.

Which of the following is an example of a climax in a story?

• A detective finds a crucial clue that solves the mystery.

• A flashback that explains a character's childhood.

• A scene where two characters have a conversation about their past.

• A sudden change in point of view from one character to another.

Which of the following best defines inciting incident?

• A moment of tension where the main conflict is resolved.

• A flashback revealing important background information.

• An event that starts the main conflict of the story.

• A shift in focus from one character to another.

In a thriller, the story opens with a character receiving a cryptic note that warns of danger. This is an example of:

• Flashback

• Exposition

• Hook

• Climax

Which of the following scenes is an example of foreshadowing?

• A character dreams of drowning, and later they are involved in a shipwreck.

• The protagonist defeats the villain at the end of the story.

• The story begins with a description of the setting.

• A flashback reveals a character’s hidden motive.

The hook of a story serves to:

• Resolve the main conflict of the plot.

• Provide the final twist in the narrative.

• Capture the reader's attention at the very beginning.

• Introduce the story’s antagonist.

Which of these best describes the purpose of the exposition?

• To reveal important background information about the characters and setting.

• To provide a sudden shift in the narrative timeline.

• To build suspense before the story's climax.

• To conclude the story.

A flashback is used when:

• A scene hints at what will happen next.

• A story returns to an earlier point in time to provide context.

• The story’s main conflict reaches its peak.

• The reader is introduced to a new character.