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WorksheetsElements of Fiction and Nonfiction
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 43mins
Name
Class
Date
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 takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
6.
What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
introduction
d)
resolution
7.
What is the synonym we use to describe the part of the story where the loose ends are tied up and the conflict is resolved?
a)
conclusion
b)
resolution
c)
exposition
d)
introduction
8.
Which element of plot structure is described as being the "spark" that gets the story started...when the problem is revealed?
a)
exposition
b)
conflict
c)
inciting incident
d)
introduction
9.
What is the setting of a story?
a)
place and location
b)
place and time
c)
where the story takes place
d)
when the story takes place
10.
Another name for the exposition is the
a)
conclusion
b)
resolution
c)
introduction
d)
rising action
11.
The girl shivered in the cold, winter's night.
This is the
This is the
a)
rising action
b)
exposition
c)
climax
d)
resolution
12.
... and they all lived happily ever after.
This is an example of the
This is an example of the
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
13.
Mark was upset about losing his favorite at school. He knew his mother would ask him about it and he dreaded having to tell her that he had lost it.
This is an example of the
This is an example of the
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
falling action
14.
The tortoise ran past the sleeping hare all the way to the finish line.
This is an example of
This is an example of
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
falling action
15.
She saw Stewart take the earbuds out of Maria's book bag. Since Stewart was her friend, she was torn between reporting what she had seen and loyalty to her friend.
This an example of
This an example of
a)
rising action
b)
falling action
c)
conflict
d)
climax
16.
The people or animals that take part in the action of a story are called ________________.
a)
Characters
b)
Plot
c)
Setting
d)
Author
17.
The sequence of events that make up a story is called ____________.
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Plot
d)
Setting
18.
Setting is the ___________________ of the action of the story.
a)
Problem
b)
Solution
c)
time and place
d)
plot
19.
dynamic
a)
character develops and grows during the story
b)
shows only one character trait
c)
character does not change throughout the story
20.
flat
a)
character develops and grows during the story
b)
shows only one character trait
c)
character does not change throughout the story
21.
static
a)
character develops and grows during the story
b)
shows only one character trait
c)
character does not change throughout the story
22.
protagonist
a)
character that the story revolves around, faces a problem, relates to the reader
b)
person or force that opposes the character that the story revolves around
23.
antagonist
a)
character that the story revolves around
b)
person or force that opposes the character that the story revolves around
24.
The most important character in a novel, the story resolves around this character...
a)
antagonist
b)
static character
c)
minor character
d)
protagonist
25.
Somebody or something apposing or in conflict with another, or a major character who is in conflict with the protagonist/hero.
a)
round character
b)
flat character
c)
antagonist
d)
a superhero
26.
What is a round character?
a)
Characters the reader does not know a lot about. They display a single quality
b)
Characters that the reader knows a lot about like qualities, characteristics etc.
27.
Which is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. society
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. self
28.
character vs.character is ...
a)
a character in conflict with society
b)
Internal/mental conflict
c)
Two or more characters in conflict
d)
Environmental conflict such as a hurricane
29.
A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean. Chuck had to survive ... all on his own!
a)
character vs. self
b)
character vs. character
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
30.
He wants to ask someone to the dance but he's too scared.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
31.
Alex can't stay awake in class because she stays up all night on her phone. She can't bring herself to turn off the phone.
a)
individual vs. nature
b)
individual vs. individual
c)
individual vs. society
d)
individual vs. technology
32.
When a character goes up against the laws or beliefs of a group, it is called character vs. __________.
a)
society
b)
self
c)
technology
d)
character
33.
An external conflict that puts a character up against things like insects or weather is character vs. _______________
a)
mother nature
b)
nature
c)
man
d)
self
34.
Name what type of conflict is used in this situation:
two girls compete for the same role in the school play
two girls compete for the same role in the school play
a)
character vs. nature
b)
character vs. technology
c)
character vs. character
d)
character vs. self
35.
A type of flat character who is a stereotype. The ditzy blond, the dumb jock, the old librarian, etc.
a)
Stock character
b)
Static character
c)
Round character
d)
Flat character
36.
The purpose of a foil character is to
a)
show who the main character is
b)
be an exact reflection of the main character
c)
help us figure out who the main character is by showing all of their bad characteristics
d)
help the reader learn more about the main character by contrasting them
37.
The following can all be found in literary nonfiction except
a)
fictional characters
b)
figurative language
c)
sensory language
d)
settings
38.
When the author explains why something happens or explains the effects of something, what text structure are they using?
a)
problem and solution
b)
compare and contrast
c)
cause and effect
d)
sequence
39.
Nonfiction is based on real people, places, events, or things that are proven to be true. This means they are based on...
a)
opinions
b)
facts
c)
words
d)
thoughts
40.
Information that is TRUE and put in 2 categories called functional texts and literary.
a)
Nonfiction
b)
Fiction
c)
Writing
d)
Poetry
41.
When an authors writes to inform, describe or persuade we call this
a)
writing
b)
structure
c)
purpose
d)
art
42.
The way the author organizes or arranges the information is called
a)
purpose
b)
structure
c)
nonfiction
d)
narrative
43.
Structure can be all of the following patterns of organization EXCEPT:
a)
Chronological & Spatial
b)
Compare & contrast
c)
Cause & effect /
problem & solution
problem & solution
d)
Random
44.
With literary nonfiction the author has an additional purpose to ________ because it is uses storytelling narration to tell a true story.
a)
structure
b)
entertain
c)
persuade
d)
setting
45.
Articles, essays and speeches are all types of literary nonfiction.
a)
false
b)
true
46.
Expository is a type of nonfiction that
a)
presents facts and ideas or explains a process
(example, online article)
(example, online article)
b)
to convince readers to take action or see another POV (example, speech)
c)
tell a real life story
(example, essay about a dog saving a life)
(example, essay about a dog saving a life)
d)
to entertain and amuse
(example, essay about the challenges of raising twins)
(example, essay about the challenges of raising twins)
47.
Persuasive is a type of nonfiction that
a)
presents facts and ideas or explains a process
(example, online article)
(example, online article)
b)
to convince readers to take action or see another POV (example, speech)
c)
tell a real life story
(example, essay about a dog saving a life)
(example, essay about a dog saving a life)
d)
to entertain and amuse
(example, essay about the challenges of raising twins)
(example, essay about the challenges of raising twins)
48.
Narrative Essay is a type of nonfiction that
a)
presents facts and ideas or explains a process
(example, online article)
(example, online article)
b)
to convince readers to take action or see another POV (example, speech)
c)
tell a real life story
(example, essay about a dog saving a life)
(example, essay about a dog saving a life)
d)
to entertain and amuse
(example, essay about the challenges of raising twins)
(example, essay about the challenges of raising twins)
49.
Humorous essay is a type of nonfiction that
a)
presents facts and ideas or explains a process
(example, online article)
(example, online article)
b)
to convince readers to take action or see another POV (example, speech)
c)
tell a real life story
(example, essay about a dog saving a life)
(example, essay about a dog saving a life)
d)
to entertain and amuse
(example, essay about the challenges of raising twins)
(example, essay about the challenges of raising twins)
50.
Descriptive, reflective and analytical are other types of nonfiction essays.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
Point of view (POV) is
a)
the author's basic beliefs about the subject
b)
where you start
c)
what you see
d)
nonfiction
52.
The emotional attachment to a word
[Example curious and nosy mean the same, but "curious" has a positive feeling and "nosy" is more negative
[Example curious and nosy mean the same, but "curious" has a positive feeling and "nosy" is more negative
a)
structure
[Example are you curious(+) or nosy(-)]
[Example are you curious(+) or nosy(-)]
b)
tone
c)
connotation
d)
nonfiction
53.
Nonfiction texts usually have features such as sections, headings, subheadings, charts, etc. to reveal key ideas.
a)
True
b)
False
54.
Main idea is
a)
something that can be proven
b)
not important at all
c)
the central point of the text (big picture)
d)
a person's belief
55.
Facts are
a)
something that can be proven
b)
not important at all
c)
the central point of the text (big picture)
d)
a person's belief
56.
Opinions are
a)
something that can be proven
b)
not important at all
c)
the central point of the text (big picture)
d)
a person's belief
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