Narrative Text Analysis Quiz

Which option contains the strongest example of a noun phrase used to describe a character or setting in the stimulus?

• "her heart beating"

• "Worry not, dear child"

• "concealing his true intentions"

• "a shrewd man named Lord Balthazar"

• "she searched everywhere"

The phrase "her heart beating sadly against her chest" uses an adverb of manner. Based on the context and this adverb, what is the most likely implicit characteristic of Princess Anya's relationship with her mother's locket?

• She was merely careless and didn’t realize its value until it was gone.

• She knew the locket was magical and worried about its power falling into the wrong hands.

• The locket's material value was high, and she feared punishment for losing it.

• She had a deep, emotional connection to the locket, representing a lost loved one.

• . She was happy that she no longer had to wear the heavy silver locket daily.

In the context of the narrative text structure (Orientation, Complication, etc.), what is the main function of the section labeled (A)?

•  To introduce the characters and the initial setting.

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  To present the main conflict or problem in the story.

• To build tension and detail the obstacles leading to the turning point.

• To explain the outcome and emotional state of the main character

• To state the moral lesson learned by the protagonist.

The text mentions Sir Kael was sent to the Whispering Woods to find the lost Spring of Eternia. Considering the entire table, what does the term "Whispering Woods" function as in relation to the main action of the story?

• An Adverb of Time, indicating when the search took place.

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• An Adverb of Manner, describing how the search was conducted.

   

• An Adverb of Place, specifying the location of the main quest.

   

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  A Noun Phrase, describing the King's state of mind.

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  The Resolution, explaining the ultimate solution to the drought.

   

Based on the Resolution labeled (B), what must be the implicit social function fulfilled by Sir Kael's success in the story?

• ATo prove that King Theron was a clever leader who knew who to trust.

• To show that even the bravest knights sometimes fail to solve simple problems.

• To teach the value of quick wit and bravery in overcoming major challenges.

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  To suggest that trolls are the most dangerous creatures in the Whispering Woods.

• To argue against relying on magical solutions for real-world problems

.Which option correctly identifies an Adverb of Manner used in the text to describe how a character performed an action?

• The girl slept terribly that night"                  

• "Late one evening"   

• . "searched far and wide"

• "twenty mattresses"

• . "soaked to the bone"

What is the implicit message about the nature of a "true princess" that the Queen's test reveals in this story?

• A true princess must be strong enough to withstand great discomfort.

   

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  A true princess is defined by her ability to travel widely during a storm.

• A true princess possesses a unique and extraordinary level of sensitivity.

• A true princess is always kind and never complains to her host.

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  A true princess can solve complex puzzles and riddles quickly.

The text states that Hansel was listening carefully (Adverb of Manner) and dropped the pebbles secretly (Adverb of Manner). What do these two adverbs implicitly reveal about Hansel's character and his role in the complication of the story?

• He was generally disobedient and always tried to trick his parents.

• He knew his parents' actions were wrong and actively planned his own escape.

• He was easily confused and relied on external objects to guide him.

• He was a playful child who viewed the journey as a harmless game.

• He was frightened by the dark forest and wanted to leave a visible trail for others.

Which option below contains a Noun Phrase that explicitly describes the setting of the children's life before they were abandoned?

• "lived quite happily"                  

• . "Hansel, who was listening carefully"

• . "on the edge of a deep, dark forest"

• "Hansel dropped the pebbles secretly".

• "a poor woodcutter"

Which statements describe events that are part of the story's Complication (the conflict/problem) section?

• Mother Duck was sitting on her eggs, waiting for them to hatch

• The Ugly Duckling felt lonely and sad after being rejected.

• He saw a reflection of himself and realized he was a swan.

• He decided to run away from home.

• The ducklings emerged, all yellow and fluffy.