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Narrative Vocabulary and English Idioms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
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1.

Which part of the story is climax?

a)

The effects of the climax on the characters. Not all stories have this.

b)

The scene where the problem gets solved. The moment of greatest reader interest in the story.

c)

All of the obstacles and complications on the way to solving the main problem of the story.

d)

The events immediately following the climax. The winding down of the story. Not all stories have this.

2.

What is "the sequence of events in a story?"

a)

theme

b)

structure

c)

plot

d)

setting

3.

In the Three Little Pigs, the conflict begins when:

a)


The pigs build their houses of different materials.

b)

The wolf is introduced.

c)

The wolf blows down the first house

d)

The pigs dance.

4.

What do you call "the people, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in the action of the story?"

a)

imagery

b)

antagonist

c)

protagonist

d)

characters

5.

What's the central idea or underlying message about life, morals, or principles conveyed throughout the narrative?

a)

resolution

b)

allusion

c)

plot

d)

theme

6.

Which term means "the problem in the story?"

a)

antagonist

b)

allusion

c)

conflct

d)

third person omniscient

7.

Which part of the story is exposition?

a)

The beginning of the story where the reader learns about the characters, setting, and necessary background information to set the story up.

b)

The effects of the climax on the characters. Not all stories have this.

c)

The scene where the problem gets solved. The moment of greatest reader interest in the story

d)

All of the obstacles and complications on the way to solving the main problem of the story.

8.

English idioms

If something costs "an arm and a leg," it means it is.

a)

very expensive

b)

very cheap

c)

not worth buying

9.

What lesson do the Three Little Pigs learn by the end of the story?

a)

To build strong and sturdy homes.

b)

To always work together.

c)

To never leave home.

d)

To avoid strangers.

10.

Which occurs during the resolution of Three Little Pigs.

a)


The wolf falls down the chimney.

b)

When the wolf fails to blow down the third little pig’s house made of bricks

c)

The pigs sing their song.

d)

The wolf falls down the chimney.

11.

If someone says, "It is raining cats and dogs, today" it means....

a)

It is sunny and dry.

b)

It is mostly cloudy.

c)

it is raining very hard.

12.

What is the main conflict in the story of the Three Little Pigs?

a)

The pigs are trying to find food.

b)

The pigs are trying to make friends with the wolf.

c)

The pigs are trying to build houses to protect themselves from the wolf.

d)

The pigs are trying to find a new home.

13.

Which part of the story is falling action?

a)

The effects of the climax on the characters. Not all stories have this.

b)

The scene where the problem gets solved. The moment of greatest reader interest in the story.

c)

All of the obstacles and complications on the way to solving the main problem of the story.

d)

The events immediately following the climax. The winding down of the story. Not all stories have this.

14.

Which of these is the definition of setting?

a)

A reference to a well-known person, event, or place from history, music, art, or another literary work.

b)

The problem in the story.

c)

The perspective from which a story is told.

d)

The time and location in which a story takes place.

15.

If someone says, "It's been ages" since I've seen you it means...

a)

It is great to see each other.

b)

It takes time do see old friends

c)

It's been a long time since you've seen each other.

16.

Which part of the story is resolution?

a)

The beginning of the story where the reader learns about the characters, setting, and necessary background information to set the story up.

b)

It is the final part of the narrative, following the climax and falling action

c)

The scene where the problem gets solved. The moment of greatest reader interest in the story

d)

All of the obstacles and complications on the way to solving the main problem of the story.

17.

What event happens during the climax in the Three Little Pigs story?

a)

When the wolf, having already blown down the houses of straw and sticks built by the first two pigs, confronts the third pig in his brick house.

b)

The wolf tries to trick the pigs.

c)

The wolf falls down the chimney.

d)

The wolf knocks on their door.

18.

What is a protagonist?

a)

The time and location in which a story takes place.

b)

The central character, the one who is involved in the main conflict of the story and the one who moves the actions along.

c)

A character or force in conflict with the main character.

d)

The people, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in the action of the story.

19.

Which of the following would best describe the theme of Three Little Pigs?

a)

Never give up

b)

Family is the most important.

c)

Hard work pays off

d)

Your dreams can be reality

20.

Which part of the story is rising action?

a)

The effects of the climax on the characters. Not all stories have this.

b)

The scene where the problem gets solved. The moment of greatest reader interest in the story.

c)

All of the obstacles and complications on the way to solving the main problem of the story.

d)

The events immediately following the climax. The winding down of the story. Not all stories have this.