WorksheetsNarrative Techniques Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is exposition?
An introduction of a story's main ideas
The event that sets off the conflict in the story
A decision that changes a protagonist's life
The moment when all loose ends of a story are tied up
When should exposition be delivered?
As soon as possible
Before the rising action
Before the inciting incident
At the point of greatest relevance
What is "in medias res?"
When the main story is presented through another story
When the story starts in the middle of the action
When a story is resolved through a contrived plot device
When there is not enough exposition given in a story
Which of the following is NOT true about the "inciting incident?"
This event upsets the main character's status quo
This event happens early in the story
The main character is usually responsible
There is a great need to resolve the situation
What is the main purpose of the "rising action?"
To provide a series of exciting events
To put the protagonist through progressively more complicated choices and events
To set up the protagonist to succeed against his or her foes in the climax
To introduce parallel plots and side characters
Which of the following is NOT an example of a frame narrative?
DOA (1950)
Titanic (1997)
The Princess Bride (1987)
The World is Not Enough (1999)
What is the purpose of the "crisis" or "complication?"
To force the protagonist to make a life-changing decision
To set up the ultimate showdown between the hero and villain
To test the value of the story to its highest degree
To demonstrate the positive qualities of the protagonist
What is NOT an example of a value that can be tested in the climax?
Love
Friendship
Individuality
Explosions
What does the French word "denouement" mean?
"The final outcome"
"The natural order"
"The decision"
"The mistake"
What does it mean to "show, not tell?"
To create a film with no dialogue
To convey a scene through action, with minimal dialogue
To show an item in your possession, but not explain anything about it. Just stare awkwardly at your audience.
To visually or indirectly provide exposition
