WorksheetsPlot, Foreshadowing, Flashback, Allusion
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 23mins
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Class
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1.
What is the definition of climax?
a)
the turning point of the story
b)
the struggle between two characters
c)
the beginning of the story
d)
the point when the conflict is resolved
2.
Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
falling action
3.
Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order?
a)
exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution
b)
exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
c)
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
d)
rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution
4.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________.
a)
action
b)
conflict
c)
setting
d)
plot
5.
What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?
a)
beginning
b)
rising action
c)
introduction/exposition
d)
resolution
6.
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
7.
The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict
a)
the climax
b)
the theme
c)
the resolution
d)
the introduction
8.
The story's time and place is
a)
tone
b)
plot
c)
setting
d)
voice
9.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, conflict
b)
characters, falling action
c)
climax, conflict
d)
conflict, resolution
10.
What is the antagonist?
a)
the character that is in favor of the protagonist
b)
the character that represents opposition to what the protagonist wants
11.
What is the antagonist?
a)
the character that is in favor of the protagonist
b)
the character that represents opposition to what the protagonist wants
12.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
13.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
14.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
15.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
16.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
17.
A hint or clue in a story that suggests some action is to follow to create interest or suspense is called:
a)
foreshadowing
b)
stereotyping
c)
allusion
d)
flashback
18.
One way a writer builds suspense is...
a)
by creating a mysterious setting
b)
by introducing characters through out a text
c)
by providing clues of a future event
d)
telling the facts
19.
A look back to an earlier event...
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
theme
d)
rising action
20.
“Remember, Cinderella,” warned her fairy godmother, “you must leave the ball at midnight. If you stay later, everything will turn back as it was. Your coach will become a pumpkin again. Your gown will become rags. Promise me you will remember.”
“Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.
“Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
theme
d)
climax
21.
Feeling of tension or anxiety
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Flashback
22.
Interrupts the chronological order of the story
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
23.
In the movie, Jaws, when a young man is laying on a float in the ocean, and the camera angle is shown underwater getting closer to his legs with intense music playing in the background, this would be an example of what?
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Flashback
24.
Allusion is defined as______
a)
Two lines working as a unit
b)
A reference to a famous person, place, or event
c)
A form of wordplay with similar sounding sounds
d)
Words that involve one of the five senses
25.
Why do authors use allusions?
a)
A. To make meaningful connections between texts
b)
B. To engage readers in an inside joke
c)
C. To provide new and meaningful connections to the plot, characters, or setting.
d)
All of the above
26.
Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?
a)
She transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.
b)
His wife was his Achilles' heel.
c)
He lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinnochio's.
d)
We'll miss him so much because he was the best dog ever.
27.
What allusion is being made here? "But shouldn't they still act like children? They aren't normal. They act like-- history. Napoleon and Wellington. Caesar and Brutus" (Card 67).
a)
Children should be kids
b)
Dangerous, Fighting Leaders
c)
Famous Leaders
d)
Kids are wolves
28.
Choose the sentence that contains an allusion
a)
I wish I had received blessings from Cupid on Valentine’s Day.
b)
She couldn’t believe that Jamie forgot her birthday
c)
He sat, Buddha-like, on the floor
d)
A and C
29.
Is this an allusion; Mrs.Howell's bag was black with a pink 'H'
a)
True
b)
false
30.
Choose the sentence that contains an allusion.
a)
Coles shoes were as ugly as socks with sandals
b)
She trimmed her garden to look like Garden of Eden
31.
a)
Allusion
b)
Not an Allusion
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