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Narrative/Literary Elements

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is a synonym for narrative?

a)

a story

b)

an essay

c)

a poem

d)

an article

2.

What narrative element is the who or what the story is about?

a)

setting

b)

characters

c)

theme

3.

What is 'sequence of events'

a)

A birthday party

b)

Putting events in a story in order as they happen

c)

Regrouping

d)

The lesson in a story

4.
What are some clue words for sequencing?
a)
as a result of, therefore
b)
first, next, then, finally
c)
main idea, details
d)
summarize, re-read
5.

What is the setting of the story?

a)

when and where

b)

people and animals

c)

problem

6.

Characters are usually introduced in the ___________ of a story.

a)

middle

b)

beginning

c)

end

7.

The solution to a problem is usually found at the ______ of a story.

a)

beginning

b)

middle

c)

end

8.

This diagram represents the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. These are known as the ______________ in a narrative?

a)

theme

b)

setting

c)

characterization

d)

plot events

9.
The plot of a story is
a)
The people in the story
b)
The time and place of the story
c)
The problem in the story
d)
The sequence of events in the story
10.

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

a)

plot

b)

figurative language

c)

theme

11.

Susie was waiting for Tina to arrive in the crowded lunch room. She looked through the crowd to see if she could spot Tina from afar. Tina was standing in an area all by herself. She had a perplexed look on her face, as there were no other seats available. Thankfully, Susie had saved her a seat, and all was well.

a)

Lunch is best when it's crowded

b)

Be nice

c)

Friends should look out for each other

12.

Jim was stacking boxes at work. There was a certain height he had to reach. He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top. Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller.

a)

teamwork can accomplish a goal

b)

tall people are the best

c)

work hard to reach a goal

13.
Which sentence is written in second person point of view?
a)
Erin did not want to go to the grocery store. 
b)
You did not want to go to the grocery store.
c)
Mariah did not want to go to the grocery store. 
d)
I did not want to go to the grocery store.
14.
A _____ narrator can see and describe every character's thoughts. 
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person, limited
d)
third person, omniscient 
15.
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