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[REVIEW] Elements of Fiction

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What kind of POV is used here: "Something Jim said to me when we were children led me to believe that he would one day change the world?"

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

2.

What kind of 3rd person POV is used here: "While Bob was planning a special night out with Millicent, she was quietly making plans to break up with him. All of their friends would be shocked to discover her plans?"

a)

limited

b)

objective

c)

omniscient

3.

It is a plot technique in which the ‘god from the machine’ intervenes in the action.

a)

in medias res

b)

frame story

c)

flashback

d)

deus ex machina

e)

foreshadowing

4.

It is a plot technique in which the author plants clues about what will happen next.

a)

in medias res

b)

frame story

c)

flashback

d)

deus ex machina

e)

foreshadowing

5.

It is considered as the most important element of fiction since without this there will be no movement in the story at all.

a)

plot

b)

setting

c)

conflict

d)

character

6.

It is the most commonly used framework to describe the plot of a story.

a)

Freytag's Pyramid

b)

Poe's Pyramid

c)

Shakespeare's Pyramid

d)

Hemingway's Pyramid

7.

Which element is NOT considered when determining a text's theme?

a)

dialogue

b)

symbolism

c)

voice

d)

characterization

e)

none of the choices

8.

When describing the setting, which factors should you consider?

a)

the time or era when the story happened

b)

the physical features of the place

c)

the culture and traditions of the characters

d)

the atmosphere or emotions of the characters

e)

the struggles of the characters in attaining their goals

9.

Which character best fits the description of a dynamic character?

a)

Ross who goes after Rachel all throughout the show

b)

Monica who struggles with letting others clean her home

c)

Joey who consistently participates in auditions for his acting career

d)

Chandler who became more in touch with his emotions after using sarcasm as a defense mechanism for years

e)

Phoebe who has an alter ego named Regina Phalange

10.

Which situation shows a man vs society conflict?

a)

Evelyn Hugo competing with other fellow "starlets" for a role in Hollywood films

b)

Evelyn Hugo hiding her sincerest relationship from the rest of the world in fear of not being accepted

c)

Evelyn Hugo discovering that she was pregnant and thinking of aborting the baby

d)

Evelyn Hugo annulling her marriage with Mick Riva after one night

e)

Evelyn Hugo covering up the cause of her ex-husband's accident that resulted in the death of another passenger

11.

The children's book "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" written by Jon Scieszka presents the tale in the perspective of Alexander T. Wolf as seen below:

"Everybody knows the story of the Three Little Pigs. Or at least they think they do. But I’ll let you in on a little secret. Nobody knows the real story, because nobody has ever heard my side of the story."

What kind of POV is used here?

a)

1st Person POV

b)

2nd Person POV

c)

3rd Person Limited POV

d)

3rd Person Omniscient POV

12.

In most of the books in the Harry Potter series, Professor Severus Snape was presented as one of the antagonists. However, in the end, it was revealed that, despite his seemingly dark personality and harsh language towards the main character, he had pure intentions to protect Harry. What kind of character is Snape?

a)

protagonist

b)

flat

c)

anti-hero

d)

archetype

13.

Sherlock Holmes, despite being the main character in his adventure series, was characterized as an intelligent detective who has little to no complex emotions that would affect changes to his personality. How would you classify his character?

a)

flat

b)

dynamic

c)

foil

d)

personification

14.

In this iconic scene from the movie inside out, the director gives the audience a glimpse of the emotions that rule the minds of the parents - sadness for the mother, and anger for the father. These emotions are also reflected on the muted colors and quiet environment in the actual scene. What type of setting is emphasized here?

a)

physical

b)

sociological

c)

psychological

d)

political

15.

In the novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Katniss Everdeen competed against the other contestants while also avoiding killing another human being. What types of conflict are presented here?

a)

man vs man

b)

man vs society

c)

man vs nature

d)

man vs self

16.

In the novel The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, after Hazel's most awaited albeit disappointing trip to Amsterdam with Augustus, the latter revealed the current state of his cancer and asked for a "pre-funeral" event. What part of the plot is shown in the eulogical ceremony?

a)

climax

b)

falling action

c)

exposition

d)

denouement

17.

In Hans Christian Andersen's tale The Ugly Duckling, the main character struggled to fit in and be seen as beautiful since he does not look like the rest of his peers. After a lot of exploration, he grew up and became a beautiful swan and the most admired animal in their area. What could be the theme of the story?

a)

Do not give up your dreams.

b)

Conforming to the standards makes life easier.

c)

Self-acceptance is difficult but necessary.

d)

Beauty is subjective.

18.

In the KDrama Hometown Cha-cha-cha, Du-sik (Kim Seon-ho) seems to always run into Hye-jin (Shin Min-a) whenever the latter encounters a problem while settling in her new home and office in Gongjin. Since the Du-sik is skilled, certified even, with all tasks related to home-making and more, Hye-jin had little to nothing to worry about. What kind of literary device is used here?

a)

flashback

b)

deus ex machina

c)

foreshadowing

d)

in medias res

19.

In the KDrama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, Hae Soo (IU), a 21st-century woman, was transported back to the Goryeo Dynasty where she got acquainted with the eight princes of the said kingdom. Due to this change of setting, her character was forced to emulate the behavior and traditions of the rest of the characters. Which type of setting influenced her to change?

a)

physical

b)

sociological

c)

psychological

d)

political

20.

In the novel The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue, the main character, Addie, wanted to escape her fate of being married by force so she prayed to the Night. The god who heard her plea answered by giving her eternal life, but no one will remember her. Although the Night is an abstract entity, he was able to transform into a human when interacting with Addie. Which characterization technique was used here?

a)

archetype

b)

foil

c)

personification

d)

epithet