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Narrative Elements Study Guide

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is it important to know the narrative point of view of a story? Choose the BEST answer.

a)

It's important because who the narrator is determines what information the readers know and doesn't know.

b)

It's important because characters are important.

c)

It isn't.

d)

It's important because the point of view tells us the mood of the story.

2.
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
At dawn, Mae Tuck set out on her horse for the wood at the edge of the village of Treegap.  She was going there, as she did once every ten years, to meet her two sons, Miles and Jesse, and she was feeling at ease.  At noon time, Winnie Foster, whose family owned the Treegap wood, lost her patience at last and decided to think about running away.  
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
3.
John looked nervously at Patty as she reached into the cage without hesitation. She seemed to not to be scared of snakes in the slightest. 
a)
first person
b)
third person limited
c)
third person omniscient
d)
second person
4.
The point of view, or perspective of a story is
a)
The way the story makes you feel
b)
A conversation between characters
c)
The sound of the story, or the author's voice
d)
Who is telling the story
5.
A _____ narrator can see and describe every character's thoughts. 
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person, limited
d)
third person, omniscient 
6.
The narrator is the _____.
a)
person telling the story
b)
main character in the story 
c)
enemy of the main character in the story
d)
person listening to the story 
7.
In which point of view does the narrator describe "you" or "your" actions?
a)
first person
b)
second person 
c)
third person, limited
d)
third person, omniscient 
8.
You should be sure to use the right exit when you leave the building.
From which point of view is this sentence written?
a)
first person 
b)
second person 
c)
third person 
9.
I don't like creeping down the dark alley. 
From which point of view is this sentence written?
a)
first person 
b)
second person 
c)
third person 
10.
Which point of view is the pronoun "I"?
a)
first person 
b)
second person
c)
third person 
11.
The science fair will be held in the gymnasium on May 2nd, and Ms. Garcia's students will be presenting first. 
From which point of view is the sentence written?
a)
first person 
b)
second person
c)
third person
12.
We laughed so hard that milk came out of our noses. 
From which point of view is the sentence written?
a)
third person, omniscient
b)
third person, objective
c)
first person
13.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
14.
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
15.
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
16.

The reader can expect the following during the exposition except...

a)

Provides hints about the conflict

b)

Develops the conflict

c)

Introduces the characters

d)

Introduces the Setting

17.
The character that causes trouble for the main character is the.....
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
18.
The main character of the story is the....
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
19.
When the protagonist’s conflict extends to confronting institutions, traditions, or laws of his or her culture, he or she struggles to overcome them, either triumphing over a corrupt society
a)
Person vs. society
b)
Person vs. technology
c)
Person vs. self
20.
A person’s struggle with his or her own prejudices or doubts or character flaws constitutes this type of conflict 
a)
person vs. technology
b)
Person vs. self
c)
Person vs. Nature
21.
In this conflict, the protagonist is pitted against a tornado
a)
Person vs. nature
b)
Person vs. technology
c)
Person vs. society
22.

Does every story have a plot?

a)

Yes! Plot is the sequence of events. While not all stories have the same plot, without a plot you do NOT have a story.

b)

No.

c)

Maybe.

d)

I have no idea.

23.

What drives the plot forward?

a)

a car

b)

the bus driver

c)

conflict

d)

the reader

24.
A character that has many different sides, and is fully developed is...
a)
the antagonist
b)
the protagonist
c)
round
d)
flat
25.
A character that, has few traits and is easily described is...
a)
the antagonist
b)
the protagonist
c)
round
d)
flat
26.
dynamic
a)
character develops and grows during the story
b)
shows only one character trait
c)
character does not change throughout the story
27.
static
a)
character develops and grows during the story
b)
shows only one character trait
c)
character does not change throughout the story
28.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
29.
Which is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. society
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. self
30.

What is characterization?

a)

Character traits

b)

What a character says and thinks

c)

The process in which the author tells the personality of a character.

d)

What a character looks like and what are his actions

31.

What is indirect characterization?

a)

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

b)

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

32.

What is direct characterization?

a)

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

b)

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

33.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid


Greg is a conflicted soul: he wants to do the right thing, but the constant quest for status and girls seems to undermine his every effort. His attempts to prove his worthiness in the popularity race (he estimates he's currently ranked 52nd or 53rd) are constantly foiled by well-meaning parents, a younger and older brother, and nerdy friends. No matter how hard he tries Greg can’t stop being a wimpy kid.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

34.

Katniss from The Hunger Games

It was slow-going at first, but I was determined to feed us. I stole eggs from nests, caught fish in nets, sometimes managed to shoot a squirrel or rabbit for stew, and gathered the various plants that sprung up beneath my feet. Plants are tricky. Many are edible, but one false mouthful and you're dead. I checked and double-checked the plants I harvested with my father's pictures. I kept us alive.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

35.

In direct characterization....

a)

the writer describes the character

b)

the writer reveals the character through STEAL

c)

the writer doesn't care how you learn about the character

36.

Indirect characterization is when the author reveals a character's traits in five possible ways. We use the acronym STEAL to help us remember how the author can do this. What does STEAL stand for?

a)

Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks

b)

Statements, Time, Effort, Actions, and Love

c)

Solitude, Thoughts, Enthusiasm, Actions, and Loss

37.

In indirect characterization....

a)

the writer describes the character

b)

the character's personality is directly described by the author

c)

the writer reveals the character through STEAL

38.
The words an author chooses to use in a passage is the ________.
a)
mood
b)
tone
39.
_________ is the feeling the reader gets as he/she reads the text.
a)
mood
b)
tone
40.
A theme should be a statement, not just one word. 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
41.
A novel can have more than one theme.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
42.
One way you could figure out the theme is to...
a)
Skim through the story
b)
Just read the beginning of the story
c)
Think about what the character has learned
d)
Read the ending of the story
43.
A well written theme statement includes character's names and the author.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
44.
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 
a)
Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.
b)
Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
45.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.

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