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Vocabulary words for elements of fiction
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In "The Breadwinner" why is Parvana worried about looking like a boy?
she's afraid of responsibility
she doesn't want people to figure out her secret
she thinks what she is being asked to do is wrong
she thinks this should be her sister's job
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What is rising action?
the unfolding of events in a story
the longest part of the story, leads to the turning point
the downfall of events leading to the end of the story
the beginning information needed to understand the story
3
The climax of "The Ravine" is when Vinny jumps off of the 15 foot cliff.
True
False
4
Little Billy and Little Suzy are in a spelling competition and both want to win very badly.
man vs nature
man vs self
man vs man
man vs society
5
Little Bridget can't stand Little Cindy and they end up pulling each other's hair
man vs nature
man vs man
man vs society
man vs self
6
The author chose to write "A Long Walk to Water" in the 3rd person point of view so we could relate to Salva
False
True
7
How does the wartime setting of "A Long Walk to Water" influence Salva's behavior?
makes him care for others
makes him act more adult
makes him angry
makes him confused
8
Talking about mac and cheese and TV shows
They are lazy
They live in Hawaii
They are in present times
They are normal kids
9
Direct characterization is when the characteristics are stated directly.
False
True
10
What is the definition of plot?
the struggle in the story
the angle from which the story is told
the lesson learned or main idea of the story
the unfolding of events in a story
11
"It looked like a good thing, but wait til I tell you" is a great example of what?
Foreshadowing
mood
conflict
Flashback
12
When it says "Salva felt his knees turn to water" that shows what?
He is sad
He is afraid
He is tired
He is sick
13
At the end of "The Ravine" Vinny feels angry and embarrassed about his choice.
True
False
14
What is falling action?
problem solved, everything returns to normal
the downfall of events after the climax
the turning point or most exciting part
the beginning information needed to understand
15
Internal conflict is when the character is struggling with another character
False
True
16
Parvana feels invisible and unimportant as a girl living under Taliban rule.
True
False
17
setting means?
where and when the story takes place
the unfolding of events in the story
the angle from which the story is told
the lesson learned in the story
18
What does exposition mean?
the unfolding of events in the story
the beginning information needed to understand the story
everything leading up to the climax
the angle from which the story is told
19
Indirect characterization is when the character is described using hints and inferences.
False
True
20
What is a static character?
the character that we know about
the character that we don't know about
the character that doesn't change in the story
the character that changes in the story
21
Resolution is what?
the downfall of events in a story
the most exciting part or turning point
when the problem is solved and everything returns to normal
the longest part of the story leading to the turning point
22
What is a protagonist?
Bad guy
Good Guy
Major character
Round character
23
omniscient point of view
the narrator is a character in the story
the narrator tells the thoughts of only one character
the narrator tells the thoughts of all of the characters
the narrator tells the thoughts of none of the characters
24
What is an antagonist?
good guy
flat character
major character
bad guy
25
1st person point of view
the narrator is outside the story using he and she
this is the command form, you and yours are used.
the narrator is a character in the story using the pronouns I and we
26
The very end of "A Long Walk to Water" shows what about Salva?
He is becoming aware of his situation
He doesn't know what to do
He is very scared of his situation
He is worried about his family
27
Little Barney goes to Alaska and gets chased by a bear.
man vs society
man vs nature
man vs self
man vs man
28
objective point of view
the narrator is a character in the story
the narrator tells the thoughts of none of the characters
the narrator tells the thoughts of only one character
the narrator tells the thoughts of all the characters
29
Why does Parvana's mother think she is sulking when her hair is being cut?
she resents that others are interfering with her family
she didn't like Parvana's hair
she misunderstands the way Parvana is feeling
she likes Nooria better
30
In "The Breadwinner" why does Parvana's mother ask her if she wants to watch her hair being cut?
so she will obey her mom
to punish her
so she will get used to it
so she will see it looks nice
31
Salva is not scared of the Rebel soldiers at all.
False
True
32
"I remember one day last fall, I punched that kid because he called me stupid," is a great example of what?
Point of view
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Climax
33
Which word means the lesson learned or main idea of the story?
Conflict
Theme
Resolution
Plot
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Point of View
The angle from which the story is told
the main idea or lesson learned in the story
the beginning information needed to understand the story
The struggle between two forces
35
Little Juan gets lost in the woods and it is getting dark. He hears coyotes.
man vs man
man vs self
man vs nature
man vs society
36
How would you describe the climax of the story?
the longest part of the story, leading to the turning point
the downfall of events leading to the end of the story
the most exciting part of the story, turning point
the beginning information needed to understand the story
37
How does paragraph 1 ("Boom!") of "A Long Walk to Water" contribute to the rising action of the story?
Shows that there are bombs
It builds suspense
It foreshadows an important event
It establishes a threatening tone and a fearful mood
38
What is a round character?
the character that we don't know about
the character we know a lot about
the character that changes
the character that doesn't change
39
What is a dynamic character?
a character we know a lot about
the character that doesn't change
the character that changes
the character we don't know about
40
One theme of "The Breadwinner" is facing courage during a time of danger
True
False
41
What is a flat character?
the character that doesn't change
the character that we don't know about
The character that changes
the character that we know a lot about
42
George has $25 dollars and his friends want him to go to the movies with them, but he has been saving for a video game.
man vs man
man vs self
man vs society
man vs nature
43
At the end of "The Ravine" how do the friends feel about Vinny's decision?
They are happy for him
They knew he was scared
They encourage him
They won't speak to him because they are angry
44
Jack decided to commit a string of crimes and is now running from the cops. He is hiding out.
man vs self
man vs man
man vs society
man vs nature
45
Little Sally is secretly of Jewish religion during the Nazi take over of Germany
man vs man
man vs society
man vs self
man vs nature
46
limited point of view
the narrator tells the thoughts of all of the characters
the narrator tells the thoughts of none of the characters
the narrator tells the thoughts of only one character
the narrator is a character in the story
47
Little Larry's parents are getting divorced. He doesn't know who to live with.
man vs self
man vs man
man vs nature
man vs society
48
Herbert can't decide between vanilla and chocolate ice cream
man vs society
man vs nature
man vs self
man vs man
49
2nd person point of view
the narrator is not a character in the story (he or she)
the narrator is a character in the story (I and We)
this is the command form (you and yours)
50
What does Parvana's hair represent in "The Breadwinner"?
a happy time
responsibility
cultural traditions
abandoned beliefs
51
3rd person point of view
the narrator is not a character, gives an outside perspective (he or she)
the narrator is a character (uses I and We)
this is the command form (you and yours)
52
Man vs self is the only type of conflict that is not external
False
True
53
Susan can't stand Ursula but everyone thinks she is amazing. She started an ugly rumor about her.
man vs self
man vs nature
man vs society
man vs man
54
An example of external conflict is a blizzard
False
True
