Understanding Literary Terms

Abigail is writing a book about her travels around the world. She wants to categorize it as "nonfiction." What does "nonfiction" mean?

• Fake

• Not fake

• Imaginary

• Fictional

William is writing a story about a dragon that lives in a magical forest. What is the meaning of "fiction" in this context?

• Real

• Not fake

• Fake

• True

Scarlett is feeling torn between pursuing her dream career and staying close to her family. What type of conflict is she experiencing?

• A problem with an outside character

• A problem within one's self

• A disagreement between friends

• A conflict with nature

After Avery's soccer team wins the championship, what is the "falling action" in the story of their season?

• The introduction of the team members

• Events after the championship leading to the celebration and reflection

• The championship game itself

• The first game of the season

Kai and Zoe are discussing different types of stories. Kai asks, "What is a 'fable'?"

• A long novel

• A short folktale that teaches a moral or lesson

• A historical document

• A scientific article

Grace is writing a story for her class assignment. She needs to organize the sequence of events that happen in her story. What is this chain of events called?

• Plot

• Theme

• Exposition

• Resolution

Scarlett and Arjun are discussing whether a statement is a fact or an opinion. What is the difference between fact and opinion?

• Facts are true statements; opinions are beliefs

• Facts are beliefs; opinions are true statements

• Facts are guesses; opinions are facts

• Facts are opinions; opinions are guesses

Rohan is writing a short response for his English class. What is the minimum number of complete sentences he should include in his answer?

• One sentence

• Two sentences

• Three sentences

• Four sentences

During a class discussion, Maya was asked to provide a short response about a recent article they read. What is the role of critical thinking skills in her response?

• To repeat what was already stated

• To support your answer with new insights

• To avoid using examples

• To summarize the text

Rohan is writing a short response for his literature class. What is the final step he should take to ensure his response is complete?

• Answer the question

• Cite the text

• Explain using critical thinking

• Provide an opinion