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The Raft - AVID Literature Terms

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Realistic fiction has characters and plots that could actually happen in everyday life.

a)

true

b)

false

2.
Which problem are you most likely to find as the plot for a realistic fiction story?
a)
A boy finds out he is a wizard.
b)
A family faces hard times living on the moon.
c)
A girl tries to be the best goalie on the team.
d)
George Washington has trouble making friends.
3.

The character who is involved in the entire story and usually faces some sort of obstacle.

a)

Main Character

b)

Minor Character

c)

Antagonist

d)

Dynamic

4.

minor characters play a small part in the story

a)

true

b)

false

5.
What is the purpose of foreshadowing?
a)
To give the reader a hint at what is going to happen in the future.
b)
To give the reader background information to learn more about a character or a situation.
c)
To introduce the reader to all of the characters.
d)
To give the reader the setting of the story.
6.
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
7.
When the current setting is interupted to go back in time to learn more about a character or a situation, it is called...
a)
Foreshadow
b)
Flashback
8.
What is the purpose of a flashback?
a)
To introduce the reader to all of the characters.
b)
To give the reader a hint at what is going to happen in the future.
c)
To give the reader background information to learn more about a character or a situation.
d)
To give the reader the setting of the story.
9.

What is a protagonist?

a)

The villain of a story

b)

The main character or hero in a story

c)

To put off doing what you should be doing for later

d)

The most exciting point in a story

10.

What does the protagonist usually have?

a)

a large house

b)

a problem or conflict

c)

many friends

d)

poor decision-making skills

11.

What is an antagonist?

a)

The love interest of the main character in a story

b)

The hero or good guy in a story

c)

The organization of the story in a work of literature

d)

The person or idea that the protagonist struggles against in a story

12.
Static Characters...
a)
do not change during the story
b)
have little or no detail
c)
have lots of detail
d)
change during the story
13.
Dynamic Characters...
a)
do not change during the story
b)
have little or no detail
c)
have lots of detail
d)
change during the story
14.

Travis began the school year the same as always. He never studied or completed his homework. Each report card showed the same poor grades. Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.


What type of character is he?

a)

dynamic character

b)

static character

15.

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.


What type of character is she?

a)

dynamic character

b)

static character

16.
What acronym did we learn to remember the indirect ways an author can tell us about a character?
a)
STEAL
b)
FACE
c)
LONG
d)
READ
17.
What are the two ways an author can describe a character?
a)
By the way the character looks and by what they say
b)
Send a message to the reader in secret code and by creating a character Facebook page
c)
Direct and Indirectly tell the reader 
18.
What does the "S" in STEAL stand for? 
a)
Subtly 
b)
Say or Speak 
c)
Simple
19.
What does the "T" in STEAL stand for? 
a)
Talk
b)
Timing
c)
Thoughts
20.
What does the "E" in STEAL stand for? 
a)
Everything
b)
Explain in detail
c)
Effect on others
21.
What does the "A" in STEAL stand for? 
a)
All about them
b)
Actions
c)
Animals they own
22.
What does the "L" in STEAL stand for? 
a)
Love interest
b)
Likes
c)
Looks
23.
Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as smart
Jane liked to sit in front of the class. She came with all her materials and she always had her homework done. When ever the teacher asked a question, Jane was the first with her hand raised and ready to answer. 
a)
Speech
b)
Thoughts
c)
Effect On Others
d)
Actions
24.
Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as a bully
Every time Jimmy walked down the hallway the other kids were sure to move aside and hold their books a little tighter for fear that Jimmy would knock them out of their hands. No one ever dared look Jimmy in the eye as he came their way. 
a)
Speech
b)
Thoughts
c)
Effect On Others
d)
Actions
25.
Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as an athletic
When Lucy changed into her gym clothes she always had the latest gear. He shoes, although just bought new last month, were worn in to the perfect fit. Before she ran she made sure to tie back her hair, set her fitbit to track her running and was on the starting mark in perfect form before any other runner. 
a)
Speech
b)
Looks
c)
Effect On Others
d)
Actions
26.

What is the meaning of point of view?

a)

Point of view describes when and where a story takes place.

b)

Point of view describes the conflict in the story.

c)

Point of view is the perspective from which the story is told or who is telling the story

d)

Point of view describes the turning point of the story.

27.
the narrator is the
a)
person telling the story
b)
the simile
c)
person who wrote the story
d)
a flat character
28.
Third person point of view is when the narrator is talking about
a)
someone else
b)
themselves
c)
the speaker
d)
nobody
29.
A type of narrative perspective in which the  author uses pronouns like ''your" and "you" to address the reader
a)
Second Person
b)
Third Person Limited
c)
First Person
d)
Third Person Omniscient
30.

Identify the narrator's point of view.


To Make French Toast: First, take out a skillet to cook and turn the stove on low. Second, you will melt the butter in the pan and stir it with a spatula. Third, beat the eggs. Fourth, lay the bread, white or wheat, on both sides in the eggs. Fifth, sit the bread on top of butter for 30 seconds and then turn over. Now you have a slice of French toast, repeat.

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person limited

d)

Third person omniscient

31.

Identify the narrator's point of view.


Some dark night Shelly said, "I hate squirrels," but really she loved them. Carol said, "They smell," but really, she loved them, too. Both of them thought squirrels were pretty cute.

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person objective

d)

Third person limited

e)

Third person omniscient

32.

In 3rd person limited, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

a)

1 character

b)

none of the characters

c)

2 characters

d)

all of the characters

33.

From which point of view is the story written from?


Jeremiah squinted from the sun. He was thinking about the game. They could have won. He could have won the game for them. All he needed to do was catch the ball, but he didn't. He dropped it. His coach talked to him. "Jeremiah, we had a great season. Nobody's perfect. Look at me. Ha ha," he said. Jeremiah smiled at the coach, but he couldn't forgive himself so easily.

a)

First person because the narrator is inside the story.

b)

second person because the narrator is speaking directly to the readers.

c)

third person omniscient because the narrator is outside the story and shares more than one characters thoughts and feelings.

d)

third person limited because narrator focuses on one characters thoughts.

34.

I ran up a steep hill. I was very hot and exhausted. It was a long race, but I was in the lead. I knew if I could keep my pace I would be able to win the race.

a)

1st person POV

b)

2nd person POV

c)

3rd person limited POV

d)

3rd person omniscient POV

35.

A character who is uncomplicated and usually pretty simple.

a)

Dynamic Character

b)

Round Character

c)

Flat Character

d)

Antagonist

36.

A Character who is complex and plays a major role in the story.

a)

Flat Character

b)

Static Character

c)

Conflict

d)

Round Character

37.
James got invited to his best friend's birthday party. It was the same night as the biggest Cardinals game of the season.
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
External Conflict
38.
A man on the bus was yelling at the bus driver for not getting him to his destination on time.
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
External Conflict
39.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
40.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
41.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
42.
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
43.

What is motif?

a)

The lesson of the story

b)

A nonfiction story

c)

A strong idea we notice throughout the story

44.

an object that stands for something else

ex: The American flag

a)

plot

b)

symbol

c)

protagonist

d)

antagonist

45.

The theme of the story is the

a)

main character

b)

message about life that the author expresses

c)

sequence of events

d)

short summary of what the story is about

46.
You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...
a)
evaluating how a character has changed
b)
sharing a character's experience
c)
determining how the conflict has resolved
d)
ALL of the above