WorksheetsELEMENTS OF FICTION
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
What is the element of fiction that describes WHEN and WHERE a story takes place?
Characters
Setting
Conflict
Plot
Why is setting important? Select all correct answers.
Setting can affect the characters.
Setting can affect the conflict.
Setting can affect the mood.
Setting is not important to a story
What kind of characterization requires the reader to infer what a character is like based on their words and actions?
Example: "She tripped the younger girl on purpose." ; "He held his hand out to help the girl stand up."
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
The (a) is the main character in the story. They are usually the "Good Guy".
(make sure to spell it correctly)
The (a) is the person who goes against the main character. They are usually the "bad guy"
(make sure to spell it correctly)
What kind of characterization has the author directly tell you what a character is like?
Example: "He is mean"; "She is friendly"
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
What is the element of fiction that describes the problem in the story?
Setting
Characters
Theme
Conflict
When two characters are fighting or arguing, it is called...
Character vs. Character Conflict
Character vs. Self Conflict
Character vs. Nature Conflict
Character vs. Society Conflict
When a character has a problem with themselves that they need to change, it is called...
Character vs. Character Conflict
Character vs. Self Conflict
Character vs. Nature Conflict
Character vs. Society Conflict
When a character has to survive in a difficult environment (like a desert or the snow), it is called...
Character vs. Character Conflict
Character vs. Self Conflict
Character vs. Nature Conflict
Character vs. Society Conflict
When a character has a conflict with an unfair and unjust society or government it is called...
Character vs. Character Conflict
Character vs. Self Conflict
Character vs. Nature Conflict
Character vs. Society Conflict
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper. “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the rising action?
The Ant did not want to join the Grasshopper; The Grasshopper went to the Ant to ask for food; The Ant did not share his food.
The Ant was storing food for the winter; The Grasshopper kept singing, dancing and having fun; The Ant continued to work.
The Grasshopper was worried about winter; The Grasshopper stored his food properly; The Ant helped him.
The Grasshopper and the Ant went singing and dancing; The Ant helped the Grasshopper to store his food for the winter; They were prepared for winter.
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the conflict?
The dog doesn't like to swim.
The dog wanted the bigger bone that the other dog had.
The dog couldn't carry his bone.
The dog did not get along with the butcher.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
exposition
rising action
climax
resolution
What is plot?
Plot is the purpose of the story.
Plot is the main idea of a story.
Plot is the series of events that take place within a story.
Plot is the setting of the story,
What is the purpose of an exposition?
The purpose of an exposition is to introduce the setting and highest point within the story.
The purpose of an exposition is to introduce the characters, setting, and background information at the beginning of a story.
The purpose of an exposition is to introduce the action that creates suspense and tension within a story.
The purpose of the exposition is to introduce the author's reason for writing a story.
What is rising action?
Rising action introduces the tension and suspense and builds the story line leading to the climax.
Rising action ends the suspense and suspense and leads to the resolution.
Rising action introduces the highest, most intense point of the story and leads to the falling action.
Rising action introduces the characters, the setting, and the background information within the story.
What is a climax?
The climax is the point that causes the most suspense and tension within the story.
The climax is the part of the story with the least action.
The climax is the most intense part of the story where all the tension and suspense explode.
What is falling action?
Falling action is the part of the story that occurs after the exposition and leads to the climax.
Falling action is the part of the story that occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution.
Falling action is the part of the story that occurs after the climax and leads to the exposition.
Falling action is the part of the story that occurs after the rising action and leads to the resolution.
What is a resolution?
The resolution is the answer to all questions and where a new strand of problems begin.
The resolution is the end of the story.
The resolution is the beginning of the story.
The resolution is the answer to all problems and where loose ends are tied up.
What is a conflict?
A conflict is a problem within the story.
A conflict is an answer to a problem within a story.
A conflict is an introduction to the story.
A conflict is the main idea of a story.
What is an internal conflict?
An internal conflict is a problem within the character's home.
An internal conflict is a problem between two characters.
An internal conflict is a problem within the character (emotional/mental).
An internal conflict is a problem within the character (physical/verbal).
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).
Crystal's headache made it impossible for her to concentrate on the math test in front of her. She took deep breaths, trying not to panic. She couldn't afford another bad grade.
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
LaSonya is very angry with her little sister for borrowing her clothes. She refuses to talk to her for almost a week.
Internal
External
“Life is hard,” his father repeated from the time José could first make out the meaning of words until he was stroking his fingers against the grain of his sandpaper beard.
His mother was an example to José. She would raise her hands, showing her fingers pierced from the sewing machines. She bled on her machine, bled because there was money to make, a child to raise, and a
roof to stay under."
This passage indicates José’s parents do not try to:
influence their son's values.
shield their son from the realities of life.
shield their son from the realities of life.
teach Jose that hard physical labor is to be expected.
Someone who is devoted to you is ________________________.
very fond of you.
confused by your decision.
unwilling to stick up for you.
What does the STEAL method stand for?
Speaks, Thinks, Effects, Actions, Looks
Speaks, Thinks, Effects, Attitude, Looks
Says, Thinks, Effects, Attitude, Looks
Says, Thinks, Effects, Actions, Looks
What is the primary purpose of the STEAL method?
To determine the theme
To describe the setting
To analyze characters for indirect characterization
To create a plot
The way in which the traits of a character are revealed to the reader: Direct or Indirect.
Characterization
Imagery
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Indirect Characterization, the authors builds characters for the reader, using which of the following:
Thoughts
Words
Actions
All of the Above
He was a simple, good-natured man; he was a kind neighbor and a loving, husband.
direct characterization
indirect characterization
Which TWO factors create the conflict in “Tuesday of the Other June”?
June’s mother
The other June
June’s own fears
June’s classmates
Where June lives
What is the meaning of mocked?
Explain how Cesar Chavez helped other people.
What was the name of the organization he founded?
National Farm Workers Association
National Car Workers
National Football League
Teacher's Federation of Texas
What is a STRIKE?
When workers go on vacation.
When workers go to lunch.
When workers decide not to go to work, demanding better work conditions.
When workers decide to go to the movies.
