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Fiction Reading Terms

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 3hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is character?

a)

A person, animal, or animated object who takes part in the action of the story.

b)

An animal who has the ability to speak.

c)

The reason for dialogue in a story.

d)

A person who writes the story.

2.

What are the 5 elements of plot? (The plot mountain)

a)

character, climax, resolution, theme, conflict

b)

setting, falling action, characters, plot, theme

c)

plot, exposition, theme, conflict, setting

d)

exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

3.

Which choice below is an example of a theme?

a)

Love

b)

Funny

c)

Be true to yourself.

d)

inspiring

4.

What are 3 hint words for 3rd person point of view?

a)

he, she, they

b)

I, me ,we

c)

us, we them

d)

myself, I'm, me

5.

What is the exposition of a story?

a)

The introduction of the setting, characters, and problem.

b)

The final outcome and solution or the end of a story.

c)

Events after the climax that lead to the ending.

d)

The high point of suspense or turning point of the story.

6.

Which sentence below is in first person point of view?

a)

She hated the way he flossed every day.

b)

They forgot their ipads this morning.

c)

Yesterday, I played Fortnite with my best friend.

d)

He always blurted during class.

7.

What is the SETTING of a story?

a)

the main events

b)

the person or animal the story is mostly about

c)

the time and location of the story

8.

The problem in a story is the...

a)

theme

b)

resolution

c)

climax

d)

conflict

9.

What is the THEME of a story?

a)

the main events

b)

the life lesson in the story

c)

the problem

10.

The beginning of the story where the setting and main character are introduced.

a)

Exposition

b)

Plot

c)

Climax

11.

the most exciting moment of the story; the turning point

a)

Exposition

b)

Conflict

c)

Climax

12.
When in the story is the greatest point of interest or suspense?
a)
Rising Action
b)
Climax
c)
Falling Action
d)
Conflict
13.

Choose the two words that best go with setting.

a)

who, why

b)

where, when

c)

where, why

d)

why, when

14.

If your life were a story, one of the characters might be:

a)

your fight with your mom

b)

your teacher

c)

your house

d)

the year 2020

15.

Which of these could be the setting of a fairy tale?

a)

a king and queen

b)

people change as they grow older

c)

a faraway castle

d)

a wicked witch puts a curse on a princess

16.

What part of the plot diagram gives the reader the problem

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

falling action

d)

exposition

17.

What is the end or conclusion called in a plot diagram

a)

rising action

b)

falling action

c)

climax

d)

resolution

18.

What describes a character

a)

conflict

b)

character traits

c)

character problems

d)

none of these

19.

Can a character have more than one character trait

a)

yes

b)

no

20.

What is a character Trait?

a)

How they feel

b)

What kind of person someone is on the inside

c)

Rumors that are told about them

d)

What they look like

21.

Adrian wanted to dunk a basketball more than anything. He would not give up until he could do it. He would work in the gym for hours practicing his steps and jumping at just the right time.


Adrian is...

a)

sad

b)

lazy

c)

determined

22.

Joanah's room look alike it was hit by a tornado.  There are dirty clothes all over the floor.  Her desk is covered with papers, candy wrappers, and soda cans.  Even her bed is a mountain of clothes, pillows, and stuffed animals.
Which word best describes Joanah?

a)
tidy
b)
tired
c)
messy
d)
rude
23.

Even though there are two other kids running for class president, Tyson is sure he will win. He is the best person for the job and all of his classmates know it.

Which word best describes Tyson?

a)

reliable

b)

confident

c)

successful

24.
In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?
a)
What the story is about
b)
The topic of the text
c)
A message the author is trying to get across to the reader
d)
Where and when the story happens
25.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

26.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

One person can make a difference.

b)

Missy knew she would always be grateful.

c)

The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

d)

Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

27.

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?

a)

Some prizes aren't worth it.

b)

Overeating leads to illness.

c)

Insects value food over safety.

d)

Always send a tester.

28.

Which characterization best reinforces the theme of the importance of being prepared?

a)

The hero spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain

b)

The hero lives in a society where every part of your life is planned out in advance

c)

The hero fights a villain who can control minds

d)

The hero keeps dreaming about the problems he faces

29.
A story can have more than one theme.
a)
true
b)
false
30.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Slowly but surely wins the race.

b)

Don't be lazy.

c)

We are stronger together than we are apart.

d)

If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

31.
Where can a reader find the theme?
a)
It stated directly in the text.
b)
A character tells you.
c)
The reader must understand what the character has learned.
d)
Books or movies do not have themes.
32.
Which of the following is NOT a theme?
a)
sharing with others is caring
b)
money is the root of all evil
c)
hard work pays off
d)
love