WorksheetsFiction and Literary Non-Fiction
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
Fiction is
always true
can be true
is not true
is always epic
The best definition for theme is
the central or universal idea of the story
the subject of the text
the main idea of the story
it's not important
A work that is not true is called a _________.
Newspaper
Novel
magazine articles
literary non-fiction
Instructions that tell actors where to go and how to say their lines are known as _________.
dialogue
non-fiction
climax
stage directions
The climax is the ________.
end of the story
the most exciting part of the story
why characters act the way they do
dialogue
What is point of view in literature?
a pair of glasses
who is telling the story at any given time
5th person
how the reader views the story
What is character motivation?
Why a character is doing what he/she is doing
a character
a type of figurative language
the end of the story
Rising action is the point in the story where ________
the story is about to end
the most exciting part of the story
the denoument
the story is describing action leading to the climax
Plot is _______
all the events of the story
the most exciting part of the story
the introduction to the story
where the story takes place
What the story is about is the _______
climax
subject
theme
main idea
When two or more characters are having a conversation, it is known as _________
dialogue
setting
tone
mood
Characterization is the
plot of the story
the creation of the "people" in a story
the theme of the story
the climax of the story
Character motivation can be found in all of the following EXCEPT _______
characters' thoughts and actions
the setting
other characters' actions
climax
Sensory language includes which of the following_____
metaphor
introduction
smell
thought
Tone is the _________
climax
attitude of the author
attitude of the reader
sound
The part of the story where the author begins to wrap up loose ends.
rising action
climax
falling action
conclusion
Historical background in a story can be part of the ________
sensory language
setting
tone
hyperbole
Exposition is the literary term for _______
introduction
climax
rising action
falling action
Internal means _______
outside
setting
inside
exposition
External means ______
outside
setting
inside
exposition
The turning point of the story is ________
exposition
falling action
climax
denoument
Plot includes all of these EXCEPT _________
exposition
rising action
personifiction
climax
What does the word foreshadowing mean?
A sequence of events found in all fictional storeis
The turning point of the story.
A hint or clue about what will happen later on.
To travel back in time
The plot structure is the ...
sequence of events found in all fictional stories
most exciting part of the story.
solution to the story.
most suspenseful and intense part of the story.
“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.
Which of these sentences includes the best example of foreshadowing?
When Penny left the house, she didn't know that was the last time she would ever see her family.
It was cold outside, so Harriet put on a hat and scarf on her way out the door.
After years of hard word, Trevon was proud to say he'd been accepted to Harvard.
Greg's favorite food was lasagna; he would eat it every day if he could!
Foreshadowing can create all of the following EXCEPT
anticipation
suspense
tension
humor
It was only 5:00AM, so everyone else in the house was still asleep. As they crept through the kitchen to the back door, Mary sniffed the air. It had the faint scent of coffee and something sweet. She shrugged it off and followed Justin out the door, down the back steps,and out onto the boat dock. The fog had settled over the lake, making it impossible to see anything.
The dark storm clouds rolled across the lake and Rebecca couldn’t help but shiver. The ominous feeling the black clouds gave her made her pull her wool coat closely around her. She started walking faster and faster, hoping that whatever was coming would pass quickly.
Joe and Jill had been planning their wedding for months. In the weeks leading up the big day, they had checked the weather forecast obsessively to see if they would be able to get married in Jill's mother's rose garden or if they would have to move the ceremony indoors. All the forecasts said the weather would be sunny and warm, perfect for an outdoor ceremony. On the morning of the event, while Jill and her bridesmaids got ready, Joe and his groomsman set up tables and chairs in the garden. They decorated each table with a crisp white tablecloth and a vase of flowers. As they headed inside to change into their tuxedos, one of the groomsman noticed a dark cloud far off in the distance.
When Mr. Goodenwell saw his baby boy Vince for the first time, he swore that he'd do anything to protect the little guy. This was easy at first, when all Vince did was lie in a pillow and drink milk. But as little Vince grew bigger, he started walking. And once he started walking, he got into everything. He was becoming a serious threat to himself when Mr. Goodenwell, making good on his vow to protect his son, went to the store and bought $150 worth of equipment to childproof his home. He put covers on the outlets, bumpers on the table corners, and a sliding lock on the toilet lid. But right as Mr. Goodenwell was adjusting the covers on the door knobs, Vince pulled the cap off an outlet and choked on it. Mr. Goodenwell found him just in time.
the most intense? This is usually a turning point for the main character.
The most exciting part of the story is called the _________. The height of tension or emotion/action.
Setting
Exposition
Climax
Rising action
The most exciting part of the story is called the _________. The height of tension or emotion/action.
Setting
Exposition
Climax
Rising action
