WorksheetsELA 2 - Concepts Review 1
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 21mins
What is a short story?
A story with 5 pages or less
A story that is in another story, giving context to the rest of the story
A work of fiction that can usually be completed in one sitting
A brief work of fiction with limited characters, setting, and action
What is plot?
sequence of events that make up the action
the challenge or obstacle in the story
the result following the climax
the time and place of the action
What can the setting of a story include/inform us of?
Time
Location
Mood
Tone
What is conflict?
the sequence of events that make up the action
the challenge or obstacle faced in the story
rising anxiety in readers
the way the author reveals a character to the audience
What are the two basic types of conflict?
indirect and direct
mood and tone
first and second
internal and external
What is the first thing we come to in a story?
composition
exposition
resolution
climax
The exposition often includes
background information
the setting
an introduction to the characters
the result of the conflict
What comes after exposition?
conflict
exposition
resolution
climax
What is included in the rising action?
the building of tension
the action between the conflict and climax
the result of the conflict
the introduction to the setting
The highest point in a story is the...
suspense
tension
composition
climax
After the climax is the falling action which...
gives the conclusion
builds tension
releases tension
none of the above
What can the resolution do?
show how the conflict was solved
show the result of the conflict
tie up the end of the story
give the final conclusion
A story's _____________ is the way in which the plot unfolds and the reader learns about characters and situations. It can be impacted by the story's genre.
speculation
structure
sample
syncopation
Which is a type of genre that portrays believable characters facing a true-to-life conflict in a realistic setting?
realistic
speculative / science fiction
historical
humorous
parody
Which is a type of genre that is often set in the future, in which actual or imagined science and technology play a central role?
realistic
speculative / science fiction
historical
humorous
parody
Which is a type of genre that is set in the past and combines fictional characters with historical figures or events.
realistic
speculative / science fiction
historical
humorous
parody
Which is a type of genre with comical characters and situations intended to amuse readers?
realistic
speculative / science fiction
historical
humorous
parody
Which is a type of genre that imitates another story or writing style, intended to comment on or poke fun at the original?
realistic
speculative / science fiction
historical
humorous
parody
A genre is a classification of literary works that share certain elements, such as character types and common plot patterns. Which is NOT a genre? (There are many genres, some of which are not listed here)
Mystery
Fable
Fairy Tale
Graphic Novel
Dynamic
What are the two basic ways an author may reveal a character? (Characterization, also called character development)
directly and indirectly
internally and externally
with mood and tone
first person and second person
Select the different types of characters (not archetypes)
Round
Dynamic
Flat
Static
Who is the main character, the one we often see as the hero, that we follow throughout the story?
antagonist
protagonist
foil
narrator
Who is the one who opposes the main character and creates conflict?
antagonist
protagonist
foil
narrator
Who tells the story?
antagonist
protagonist
foil
narrator
What is a flashback?
What is foreshadowing?
What does imagery do?
Theme is the underlying meaning, insight, or message that an author conveys in a story. It can often be given through character development and symbolism. Theme is usually...
the title
directly told to the reader
indirectly shown to the reader
the climax
