WorksheetsElements of Fiction Test #3
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is NOT a type of irony?
a)
situational
b)
momentous
c)
dramatic
d)
verbal
2.
Irony has _ kinds.
a)
3
b)
2
c)
4
d)
9
3.
What is verbal irony?
a)
When what is said is different than what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.
4.
What is situational irony?
a)
When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
5.
What is dramatic Irony?
a)
When what is said is different than what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
6.
Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"
a)
Verbal
b)
situational
c)
Dramatic
d)
Irony
7.
In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move while the audience is aware
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
8.
A pilot with a fear of heights
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
9.
A marriage counselor filed for divorce
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
10.
In horror movies, the audience is aware that there is a killer in the house, but the character does not and they proceed to enter
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
11.
A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said “wonderful weather we’re having!”
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
12.
What type of irony is this?
a)
verbal irony
b)
situational irony
c)
dramatic irony
d)
none of the above
13.
Type of Irony: A man buys a gun to protect himself, then someone breaks into his house and shoots him with that same gun.
a)
Verbal
b)
Dramatic
c)
Situational
d)
None of the above
15.
Type of Irony: A girl standing at a bus stop in the pouring rain says, "Isn't this great?"
a)
Verbal
b)
Situational
c)
Dramatic
d)
None of the above
15.
Type of Irony: A girl standing at a bus stop in the pouring rain says, "Isn't this great?"
a)
Verbal
b)
Situational
c)
Dramatic
d)
None of the above
16.
How does this photo show dramatic irony?
a)
We know the girl is about to be eaten by a shark
b)
The shark doesn't know it's about to run into a swimmer
c)
All of the above
17.
occurs when the audience or reader of a text knows something that the characters do not
a)
Situational
b)
Verbal
c)
Dramatic
18.
where someone says the opposite of what they really mean or intend; sarcasm is a particularly biting form of verbal irony
a)
Situational
b)
Verbal
c)
Dramatic
19.
where actions or events have the opposite result from what is expected or what is intended
a)
Situational
b)
verbal
c)
Dramatic
20.
If you, the reader, know that Sophie's friends are acting strange because they are throwing a surprise party for her, but Sophie does not know this, you are feeling suspense due to
a)
stress from school
b)
Sophie being involved in falling action
c)
dramatic irony
d)
situation ethics
21.
In the fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," a shepherd boy repeatedly tricks people in his village by falsely claiming that a wolf is coming to eat his flock. When a wolf actually comes and the boy cries for help, nobody believes him or comes to his aid.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Lucy warned her youngest son not to cry wolf while wrestling with his older brother.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Lucy warned her youngest son not to cry wolf while wrestling with his older brother.
a)
to raise a false alarm
b)
to make howling sounds
22.
The character Pollyanna, from Eleanor Porter's children's book, is a young girl who finds good in everything and everyone.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
"Tess is such a Pollyanna!" Liam announced with a sigh.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
"Tess is such a Pollyanna!" Liam announced with a sigh.
a)
A childish, selfish person
b)
An overly optimistic person
24.
In a well-known folktale, Chicken Little is accidentally hit by something and jumps to the conclusion that the sky is falling and that she must spread the news of imminent disaster.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The weather forecast called for clear skies, making my grandfather look like Chicken Little.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The weather forecast called for clear skies, making my grandfather look like Chicken Little.
a)
A person who spreads alarming news of imminent disaster
b)
A person who greets trouble with a cheery disposition
24.
In a well-known folktale, Chicken Little is accidentally hit by something and jumps to the conclusion that the sky is falling and that she must spread the news of imminent disaster.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The weather forecast called for clear skies, making my grandfather look like Chicken Little.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The weather forecast called for clear skies, making my grandfather look like Chicken Little.
a)
A person who spreads alarming news of imminent disaster
b)
A person who greets trouble with a cheery disposition
26.
In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.
a)
To come back after destruction or defeat
b)
To surprise an opponent
26.
In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.
a)
To come back after destruction or defeat
b)
To surprise an opponent
27.
Define allusion.
a)
a figure of speech that refers to a well-known story, event, person, or object from history in order to make a comparison in the readers' minds
b)
a figure of speech that is not meant to be taken literally
c)
a comparison made using like or as that also utilizes personification
d)
when the author appeals to the 5 senses of the reader to help the reader feel like we are experiencing what is happening in the reading.
28.
Jason and Daniel are looking forward to the upcoming basketball season. Last year, their team had a lot of great players, but defense was their Achilles' heel. What does the phrase "Achilles heel" allude to?
a)
The story of Achilles whose heel was magical.
b)
The myth of Achilles whose heel was the only part of him that was mortal. A shot to the heel was the only way to kill Achilles. It was his weakness.
c)
The myth where Achilles overcame twelve labors.
30.
Fionna is good at sports, earns high grades in school, has a lot of friends, and is also an amazing artist. Her friends tell her she has the "Midas Touch." What does it mean that Fionna has the Midas Touch?
a)
Everything is going her way and she doesn't have to work very hard for all she has.
b)
Everything she touches turns to gold.
c)
She is arrogant and thinks she is a queen.
d)
She turns to gold when someone touches her.
30.
Fionna is good at sports, earns high grades in school, has a lot of friends, and is also an amazing artist. Her friends tell her she has the "Midas Touch." What does it mean that Fionna has the Midas Touch?
a)
Everything is going her way and she doesn't have to work very hard for all she has.
b)
Everything she touches turns to gold.
c)
She is arrogant and thinks she is a queen.
d)
She turns to gold when someone touches her.
31.
What does the allusion "Midas Touch" allude to.
a)
A garage that puts brakes on vehicles.
b)
King Midas who didn't love his daughter.
c)
King Midas who was granted his wish: Everything he touched to turn to gold, including his own daughter.
33.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Bitter
b)
Respectful
c)
Objective
d)
Humorous
33.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Bitter
b)
Respectful
c)
Objective
d)
Humorous
34.
Lana was bursting with excitement. She paced up and down, and every few minutes headed to the window to check for the mail carrier. When he finally showed up, she ran down the path and stretched out her hand for the mail. She took a deep breath and, hands shaking, ripped open the envelope.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
humorous
b)
persuasive
c)
anxious
d)
cheerful
35.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Ironic
b)
Informational
c)
Joyful
d)
Dramatic
36.
Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?
a)
how a character is feeling
b)
a "life lesson" the main character learns
c)
a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
d)
the moral of the story
37.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street.
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
d)
One good turn deserves another.
38.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street.
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
d)
One good turn deserves another.
39.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Eat your vegetables.
b)
Don't brag. Be modest.
c)
Don't talk to strangers.
d)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
40.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Slowly but surely wins the race.
41.
What's the mood?
a)
angry
b)
bossy
c)
cranky
d)
selfish
42.
What is theme?
a)
a lesson or moral learned from the story
b)
the highest point of suspense
c)
the solution to the conflict
d)
the act of creating and developing characters
43.
Is man vs self an internal conflict or an external conflict?
a)
internal conflict
b)
external conflict
44.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
45.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the exposition of a story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
46.
What is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
47.
Character vs Nature is an example of an EXTERNAL conflict.
a)
True
b)
False
48.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
49.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
50.
In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
51.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
52.
In "The Hunger Games," Katniss must survive in the arena by protecting herself from animals, searching for clean water, and surviving fires.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
53.
Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college, however, it is the most expensive one on her list. Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be conservative and consider other schools?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
54.
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
a)
passionate
b)
nervous
c)
tired
d)
bored
55.
What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
a)
selfish
b)
sneaky
c)
thrifty
d)
rude
57.
Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.
a)
dynamic character
b)
flat character
c)
static character
d)
antagonist
57.
Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.
a)
dynamic character
b)
flat character
c)
static character
d)
antagonist
58.
Not only was Matthew athletic, but he was popular with classmates, avid reader, and a promising musician.
What type of character is Matthew?
What type of character is Matthew?
a)
flat character
b)
round character
c)
static character
d)
antagonist
59.
Madison Murphy was always happy. No matter how bad of a day he had, he always had a smile on his face.
What type of character is Madison?
What type of character is Madison?
a)
flat character
b)
round character
c)
dynamic character
d)
minor character
60.
What type of characterization is the following example?
Brandon leaned back in his chair during the lecture. He was bored with the classes discussion of rock formations.
Brandon leaned back in his chair during the lecture. He was bored with the classes discussion of rock formations.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
61.
What type of character trait is the following example?
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects. Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects. Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
62.
What type of character trait is the following example?
Jake walked around the lunchroom. For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump.
Jake walked around the lunchroom. For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump.
a)
talented
b)
friendly
c)
adventurous
d)
humorous
63.
Which point of view is the following:
"There is one mirror in my house. It is behind a sliding panel in the hallway upstairs. Our faction allows me to stand in front of it on the second day of every third month, the day my mother cuts my hair."
from Divergent by Veronica Roth
"There is one mirror in my house. It is behind a sliding panel in the hallway upstairs. Our faction allows me to stand in front of it on the second day of every third month, the day my mother cuts my hair."
from Divergent by Veronica Roth
a)
second
b)
first
c)
third person
65.
What point of view is the following:
Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.
Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.
a)
First person
b)
Third person
65.
What point of view is the following:
Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.
Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.
a)
First person
b)
Third person
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