Story Elements

What is a plot twist?

• A sudden change in the main character's personality.

• An unexpected development in a story that changes the direction or outcome of the narrative.

• A recurring theme throughout the story.

• A detailed description of the setting.

What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?

• First-person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and is told from the perspective of a character, while third-person point of view uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and is told from an outside perspective.

• First-person point of view uses 'he' or 'she' and is told from an outside perspective, while third-person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and is told from the perspective of a character.

• First-person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and is told from an outside perspective, while third-person point of view uses 'you' and is told from the perspective of the reader.

• First-person point of view uses 'they' and is told from the perspective of multiple characters, while third-person point of view uses 'I' and is told from a single character's perspective.

What are the three main types of external conflict?

• Character vs. Character, Character vs. Society, Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self, Character vs. Technology, Character vs. Fate

• Character vs. Environment, Character vs. Time, Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Character, Character vs. Supernatural, Character vs. Society

What is a symbol in literature?

• A character that always appears in a story

• An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

• A type of literary device that creates sound effects

• A narrative technique that involves a twist ending.

What is the definition of 'theme' in a narrative?

• The theme is the central idea or underlying message of a story, often reflecting a moral or lesson.

• The theme is the setting and time period in which the story takes place.

• The theme is the main character's journey and development throughout the story.

• The theme is the sequence of events that make up the plot of the story.

What is the climax of a story?

• The climax is the final resolution of the story's conflict.

• The climax is the introduction of the main characters.

• The climax is the turning point or most intense moment in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

• The climax is the setting where the story takes place.

What is the significance of setting in a narrative?

• Setting refers to the time and place in which a story occurs, influencing the mood, characters, and events.

• Setting is the main character's emotional state throughout the story.

• Setting is the sequence of events that make up the plot.

• Setting is the author's personal opinion about the story.

What is the difference between external conflict and internal conflict?

• External conflict is a struggle within a character's mind, while internal conflict involves a struggle between a character and an outside force.

• External conflict involves a struggle between a character and an outside force, while internal conflict is a struggle within a character's mind.

• External conflict is always resolved in the end, while internal conflict can remain unresolved.

• External conflict is related to societal issues, while internal conflict deals with personal beliefs.

How can a character's motivation influence the plot?

• A character's motivation drives their actions and decisions, which can significantly impact the direction and outcome of the plot.

• A character's motivation is irrelevant to the plot and does not affect the story's progression.

• A character's motivation only affects their relationships with other characters, not the plot itself.

• A character's motivation can only lead to predictable outcomes in the plot.

What is a narrative arc?

• A type of character development in a story.

• The structure of a story, typically including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

• A literary device used to create suspense.

• A summary of the story's main events.