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WorksheetsLiterary Terms and Plot Questions
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which of the following best describes the plot of a story?
The author’s opinion
The series of events that make up the story
The feelings a story creates
The lesson the reader learns
Which question would help you identify the plot?
Who is telling the story?
How does the story make you feel?
What happens from beginning to end?
Where does the story take place?
________ is the series of events that make up a story.
Plot is the series of events that make up a story.
Character is the series of events that make up a story.
Setting is the series of events that make up a story.
Theme is the series of events that make up a story.
________ is the time and place in which a story takes place.
Setting is the time and place in which a story takes place.
Plot is the time and place in which a story takes place.
Character is the time and place in which a story takes place.
Theme is the time and place in which a story takes place.
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ is the introduction of background information within a story, such as characters and setting.
Exposition is the introduction of background information within a story, such as characters and setting.
Climax is the introduction of background information within a story, such as characters and setting.
Resolution is the introduction of background information within a story, such as characters and setting.
Conflict is the introduction of background information within a story, such as characters and setting.
________ is the series of events that build up to the climax of the story.
Rising Action
Falling Action
Resolution
Exposition
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ is the turning point or most intense moment in a story.
Climax is the turning point or most intense moment in a story.
Exposition is the turning point or most intense moment in a story.
Resolution is the turning point or most intense moment in a story.
Setting is the turning point or most intense moment in a story.
Falling Action: Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ is the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.
Falling Action
Exposition
Rising Action
Conflict
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved.
Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved.
Exposition is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved.
Climax is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved.
Rising action is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved.
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ is a struggle that takes place in a character's mind.
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
Rising Action
Climax
________ is a struggle between a character and an outside force.
External Conflict
Internal Conflict
Resolution
Theme
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ are interruptions in the story to show events that happened earlier.
Flashbacks are interruptions in the story to show events that happened earlier.
Foreshadowing are interruptions in the story to show events that happened earlier.
Dialogue are interruptions in the story to show events that happened earlier.
Setting are interruptions in the story to show events that happened earlier.
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ is the conversation between characters in a story.
Dialogue is the conversation between characters in a story.
Setting is the conversation between characters in a story.
Theme is the conversation between characters in a story.
Plot is the conversation between characters in a story.
________ refers to the correct use of punctuation marks in writing dialogue.
Punctuating Dialogue
Narrative Structure
Figurative Language
Subject-Verb Agreement
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ are the guidelines for writing and formatting dialogue in a story.
Dialogue Rules are the guidelines for writing and formatting dialogue in a story.
Narrative Hooks are the guidelines for writing and formatting dialogue in a story.
Character Arcs are the guidelines for writing and formatting dialogue in a story.
Plot Twists are the guidelines for writing and formatting dialogue in a story.
________ is the reason an author writes a text.
Author’s Purpose is the reason an author writes a text.
Author’s Tone is the reason an author writes a text.
Author’s Genre is the reason an author writes a text.
Author’s Setting is the reason an author writes a text.
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ is the perspective from which a story is told.
Point of View
Setting
Theme
Plot
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we'.
1st Person Point of View
3rd Person Point of View
Omniscient Narration
2nd Person Point of View
Fill in the blank with the correct definition.
2nd Person Point of View
First Person Point of View
Third Person Omniscient
Third Person Limited
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ is when the narrator is not a character in the story and uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.
Third Person Point of View
First Person Point of View
Second Person Point of View
Omniscient Narration
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
3rd person limited point of view is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
1st person point of view is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
3rd person omniscient point of view is when the narrator does not know any character's thoughts or feelings.
2nd person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story.
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
3rd person omniscient point of view
1st person limited point of view
2nd person point of view
3rd person limited point of view
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ is the main point or message of a text.
Central Idea
Setting
Theme
Plot
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ are elements such as headings, bullet points, and captions that help organize and clarify information in a text.
Text Features are elements such as headings, bullet points, and captions that help organize and clarify information in a text.
Main Ideas are elements such as headings, bullet points, and captions that help organize and clarify information in a text.
Supporting Details are elements such as headings, bullet points, and captions that help organize and clarify information in a text.
Transitions are elements such as headings, bullet points, and captions that help organize and clarify information in a text.
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ are the ways in which information is organized in a text.
Text Structures
Text Features
Text Purposes
Text Summaries
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.
Mood is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.
Theme is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.
Plot is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.
Setting is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.
Fill in the blank with the correct definition. ________ is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.
Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.
Theme is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.
Plot is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.
Setting is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.
________ is the underlying message or lesson in a story.
Theme is the underlying message or lesson in a story.
Plot is the underlying message or lesson in a story.
Character is the underlying message or lesson in a story.
Setting is the underlying message or lesson in a story.
What is setting?
The order of events in a story
The time and place where the story happens
The main problem a character faces
The narrator’s perspective
Which sentence best shows setting?
“She wondered what to do next.”
“The sun set behind the mountains, painting the sky orange.”
“He solved the problem quickly.”
“They learned an important lesson.”
Which part of the story is usually revealed in the exposition?
The climax
The resolution
The setting and characters
The lesson
In the exposition, you usually find…
The highest point of action
The background information you need to understand the story
The main problem being solved
The theme
Rising action is made up of:
Events that build suspense and lead to the climax
The most exciting moment of the story
The solution to the problem
The introduction of the setting
Which event is most likely part of rising action?
The hero defeats the villain
The main character faces several smaller challenges
Climax is the turning point or most intense moment in a story.
The very beginning of the story
The turning point or most intense moment
The falling action
The setting
Which event shows a climax?
The detective finds the missing clue that solves the case
The characters introduce themselves
The friends walk to school talking about their day
The author explains where the story takes place
Falling action shows…
The events after the climax that lead toward the ending
The main conflict
The highest point of excitement
The introduction
Which of the following is part of falling action?
The villain is revealed
The hero is celebrated and life returns to normal
The main character is introduced
The problem is first discovered
The resolution is where…
The problem is solved and loose ends are tied up
The setting is revealed
Which event usually comes at the end of a story?
The characters are introduced
The problem is introduced
The characters face the biggest challenge
The suspense builds
Which sentence best shows a resolution?
“She walked away smiling, knowing she had made the right choice.”
“He wasn’t sure what to do next.”
“The stranger appeared suddenly.”
“The storm was just beginning.”
Internal conflict happens when…
A character struggles with another character
A character struggles with nature
A character struggles with themselves
A character struggles with society
Which of the following shows internal conflict?
A boy can’t decide whether to tell the truth or lie
A girl climbs a mountain
Two friends argue loudly
A storm destroys a house
External conflict happens when…
A character struggles inside themselves
A character faces a challenge from an outside force
A character learns a lesson
A character remembers the past
Which is an example of external conflict?
A boy trying to overcome his fear of heights
A girl racing against a storm to get home
A student wondering what choice to make
A character regretting a past decision
A flashback is when…
The story moves forward in time
A character dreams about the future
The story interrupts to show an earlier event
The author hints about what will happen next
Which sentence shows a flashback?
“She remembered the day she moved into the house.”
“He worried about what might happen tomorrow.”
“They walked toward the future with hope.”
“The narrator tells us what will happen later.”
Dialogue is…
The narrator’s thoughts
Words spoken between characters
The author’s opinion
The description of the setting
Which is an example of dialogue?
“I can’t believe this is happening!” she shouted.
He thought about his decision carefully.
The sun was setting.
The narrator explained the theme.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
"I love reading" she said.
"I love reading," she said.
"I love reading." she said
"I love reading," She said.
Where do quotation marks go in dialogue?
Around the narrator’s words
Around the words spoken by characters
Which is a correct dialogue rule?
Each new speaker gets a new paragraph
Use quotation marks for thoughts
Don’t use punctuation in dialogue
Write all dialogue in italics
Which follows dialogue rules correctly?
“Hi,” she said. “How are you?”
“Hi” she said. “How are you?”
“Hi,” she said “how are you?”
“Hi,” She said. “How are you?”
The author’s purpose is…
The order of events
The reason why the author wrote the text
The feelings the text creates
The point of view
If a text is written to inform, its purpose is to…
Persuade the reader to agree
Entertain the reader
Give the reader facts and information
Make the reader laugh
Point of view is…
The author’s opinion
The perspective from which the story is told
Which question helps identify point of view?
What is the story teaching me?
Who is telling the story?
When does the story happen?
Where does the story take place?
A clue that a story is in first person point of view is…
It uses “he” and “she”
It uses “I” and “we”
It uses “you”
It uses “they”
Which sentence is first person?
“I walked to the park and saw my friend.”
“She walked to the park and saw her friend.”
“You walked to the park and saw your friend.”
“They walked to the park and saw their friend.”
Which sentence is written in second person?
“I walked into the room.”
“She walked into the room.”
“You walk into the room and see a surprise party.”
“They walked into the room.”
When a story is in second person, the narrator…
Is a character in the story
Talks directly to the reader using “you”
Knows everyone’s thoughts
Is outside of the story
Third person point of view uses…
I, me, we
You
He, she, they
Us, ours
Which sentence is in third person?
a) “I love summer vacation.”
b) “You love summer vacation.”
c) “She loves summer vacation.”
d) “We love summer vacation.”
Third person limited means…
The narrator knows everyone’s thoughts
The narrator knows only one character’s thoughts
The narrator is a character in the story
The narrator talks to “you”
Which sentence is third person limited?
He wondered if she liked him, but no one else’s thoughts were revealed.
He knew what everyone was thinking.
I wondered if she liked me.
You wonder if she likes you.
3rd Person Omniscient Point of View 1. Omniscient narrators…
Know everything about all characters
Only know one character’s thoughts
Are inside the story
Speak directly to the reader
Which is third person omniscient?
a) “He wondered if she liked him. She secretly did.”
b) “I wondered if she liked me.”
Central idea is…
The message about life
The most important point the author is making
The order of events
The characters’ problem
Which question helps find central idea?
What do all the details have in common?
Who is the narrator?
Where does the story take place?
What is the climax?
Text features include…
Plot and characters
Headings, captions, bold words
Rising action and falling action
Theme and mood
Why do authors use text features?
To make the story more confusing
To help readers find and understand information
To tell the story in order
To entertain the reader
Text structure is…
The way information is organized
The setting of a story
Which is a common text structure?
Cause and effect
Rising action
Dialogue
Mood
Mood is…
The author’s attitude
The feeling the reader gets from the text
The narrator’s perspective
The main idea
Which sentence creates a happy mood?
The dark clouds rolled in and thunder cracked.
Children laughed as bubbles floated in the warm summer air.
He sat alone in the corner.
The empty hall echoed with silence.
Tone is…
The feeling the reader has
The author’s attitude toward the subject
The main character’s problem
The story’s resolution
If the tone is serious, the author probably uses…
Jokes and playful language
Strong, formal language
Silly exaggerations
Casual slang
Theme is…
The author’s opinion about a character
The life lesson or message of a story
The time and place of the story
The narrator’s perspective
Which is a theme?
Always be honest, even when it’s hard
A boy moves to a new town
A girl meets a new friend
The story takes place in summer
