WorksheetsElements of Fiction Review
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 41mins
The parts of plot in the correct order
resolution, rising action, falling action, resolution, climax
Exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
Climax, resolution, falling action, exposition, rising action
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Setting can include
where the story takes place
weather
date
time of day
A struggle between two or more opposing forces is the:
climax
conflict
character
chapter
What is an external conflict?
It is the problem that occurs on the inside of a character (mental/emotional).
It is the problem that occurs on the outside of a character (physical/verbal).
It is the problem that occurs outside of the story (physical/verbal).
It is the problem that occurs outside of the character's home (physical/verbal).
Which of these is NOT a type of conflict?
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nurture
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Society
In Tangled, Rapunzel is conflicted about leaving her tower. This type of conflict is called...
character vs. character
character vs. nature
character vs. self
character vs. society
When Moana set off on her journey at sea, the water immediately threw her overboard and almost drowned her. What type of conflict is this?
character vs. self
character vs. character
character vs. nature
character vs. society
Shrek was on his own and was in conflict with everyone. What type of conflict is this?
character vs. society
character vs. character
character vs. nature
character vs. self
True or False: The main character of a story is called the antagonist.
True
False
How would you define the protagonist?
the main character of a novel/story
the good guy of a story
the bad guy of a story
the character against the main character of a story
The villian of a story is the...
jerk
protagonist
antagonist
weirdo
Dialogue is
a comparison using like or as
conflict
When characters are speaking
same as dialect
True or False: Dialogue is when a narrator tells the reader what is happening in the story.
True
False
A Narrator is...
a book
someone who sings
someone who tells a story
a story
The point of view of a story may be 1st or 3rd person, but it also involves the narrator's ___________ of events.
opinion
details
voice
perspective
Which of the following is an example of FIRST PERSON point of view?
Mary told Juan, "I think you dropped your pen."
Jerry is so lazy.
I think my favorite part of school is recess.
"I can't believe you thought I liked Zendaya," she said rudely.
Which is an example of THIRD PERSON point of view?
"Look at her when she's talking to you," I said.
"I can't believe we're in middle school now," she said excitedly.
You will need a measuring cup and a bag a flour.
I told myself not to cry, but the tears came anyway.
An example of first person point of view is
He likes pizza.
You are not funny
I went for a walk to release some stress.
She said "I don't like gym class."
An example of third person point of view is
I am not going to the football game.
She never liked me anyway.
I said "She is so funny."
We are not the same.
Which example is written in first person point of view?
Anna and Teddy are going to the class dance on Saturday.
Even if she wanted to go, she couldn't since she was on restriction.
I can hardly wait for Saturday to get here.
Frederick has sold more concessions that anyone else on the team.
Which word matches the definition "a narrator who knows about the thoughts and feelings of just one, or a limited number of, character(s)"?
Limited Narrator
Omniscient Narrator
A characterisitic of Third Person Limited Point of View is
the narrator is a character in the story
the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters
the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character
the author uses pronouns such as I, we, us
Which word matches the definition "a narrator who knows about the thoughts and feelings of all characters, as well as all information relevant to the story--all-knowing"?
Limited Narrator
Omniscient Narrator
Which is not a characteristic of third person omniscient point of view?
The narrator is not a character in the story
The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character
The characters are all referred to as he, she, they, or it.
the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
What is the rising action?
The rise of the protagonist to power.
The series of events after the exposition where details of the conflict are revealed in detail.
The series of events after the climax where events move toward being resolved.
The rise of the antagonist.
Flashback is
when a character remembers something from the past
when an exciting point of the story begins
a hint of something that will happen in the future
when a character changes his mind
Authors use flashback to
describe events in the future
to let the reader know the effect of an event that is happening
to describe a current event
to explain a character's actions, behavior, or cause of events.
Foreshadowing is
to give hints regarding what is coming in story
to remember an event from the past
to describe something in such a way it appeals to the reader's senses
using an allusion to explain an event
Climax is...
all of the events that make up a story
the most intense part of a story/ the turning point of story
setting and characters
the solution to the problem
What is the falling action?
The fall of the protagonist from power.
The series of events after the exposition where details of the conflict are revealed in detail.
The series of events after the climax where events move toward being resolved.
The fall of the antagonist.
The resolution is...
the conflict or problem in a story
the most intense part of a story/ the turning point of story
setting and characters
the solution to the conflict/where all loose ends are tied up
What is the life lesson, message, or moral of a story?
exposition
theme
plot
rising action
Is this a theme or a topic? "Friendship"
Theme
Topic
Is this a theme or a topic? "Money can't buy happiness"
Theme
Topic
Is this a theme or a topic? "It is better to give than to receive"
Theme
Topic
Is this a theme or a topic? "War"
Theme
Topic
Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.
What is the theme of this story?
Some prizes or treats aren't worth risking your safety.
Overeating leads to illness.
Insects value food over safety.
The first to try something gets rewarded.
Tone is:
The author's attitude about the subject, plot, or characters he is writing about.
The way the author reveals his opinion.
The feeling or vibe the reader feels while reading the story.
The way the reader inserts his opinion into the story.
If a passages tone is playful, the author's attitude is...
full of amusement, lighthearted.
serious, non humorous
haunting, spooky
uncaring.
Mood is:
The author's attitude about the subject, plot, or characters he is writing about.
The way the author reveals his opinion.
The feeling or vibe the reader feels while reading the story.
The way the reader inserts his opinion into the story.
If a piece of text gives you a nonchalant mood you are feeling
confident and eager to move forward.
excited and playful.
humorous and comical.
calm or relaxed.
"Which team do we play in soccer this week? asked Tim.
"The Ravens," replied Nathan, sighing. "We played the earlier in the season and they outscored us by three goals."
"Cool!" exclaimed Tim.
Nathan furrowed his brow and looked at Tim. "You think it's cool we lost the game?"
Tim laughed, "No, of course not! I'm just glad we get a chance to play them again and show them that we are a really good team. We have improved since the beginning of the season. I definitely think we will win this time.
Nathan nodded his head. "We have improved quite a bit, haven't we?" He gave Tim a high-five. "Yeah! We are gonna win today!"
What is the mood of this short story?
pessimistic
scared
optimistic
relieved
