What is the conflict in a story?

The obstacle that the protagonist must solve

The theme of a work of literature is...

the message that the author wants the reader to learn.

Themes are supported by details in the text. Most commonly, we see theme developed through...

the characters words or actions.

What information is included with exposition?

Background information about story

Which is an example of DIRECT characterization?

Sam is tall and handsome; he is well liked by everyone

Who is the protagonist in the story?

The character at the center of the story who undergoes a change

Choose the example below that is NOT a universal theme.

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

What is point of view?

The perspective from which the story is told

Which of the following is NOT the theme of The Three Little Pigs?

Trying multiple times means failing multiple times

The attitude the author uses in the story through words

What clues can help you determine the setting if not directly stated?

Clothing, language/dialect, technology, occupations, etc.

Which of the following statements might be a universal theme?

There is a fine line between love and hate.

The author's purpose was to...

explain the challenges military families face

The author's purpose is?

The reason a writer decides to write about a specific topic.

What is included in the SETTING of a story?

When and where the story takes place

Who is the antagonist?

The character which opposes the protagonist

A universal theme ...

appear again and again across time periods and cultures.

Which of the following is NOT a tool used to develop plot?

The events of the story include information about setting

Which of the following is INDIRECT characterization?

The bell rang and Martin groaned loudly

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1
What is the conflict in a story?
The turning point in the story
The sequence of events in the story as told by a narrator
The obstacle that the protagonist must solve
Inner monologue through which characters reveal themselves
2
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
Entertain
Inform
3
What is the author's purpose of this text?
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
4
What is this an example of?
Metaphor
Alliteration
Similie
Imagery
5
What is this an example of?
Imagery
Alliteration
Similie
Metaphor
6
What is the author's purpose of this text?
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
7
The theme of a work of literature is...
the message that the author wants the reader to learn.
the summary of the story.
usually only found at the beginning of the story.
that the "good guy" always wins.
8
Themes are supported by details in the text. Most commonly, we see theme developed through...
the grammar and punctuation that the author uses.
the characters words or actions.
when the villain dies.
the setting or time period of the story.
9
What information is included with exposition?
Background information about story
An argument between characters
Twists and turns in the story
A wrapping up of events
10
What is this an example of?
Imagery
Personification
Hyperbole
Metaphor
11
Which is an example of DIRECT characterization?
Sam is tall and handsome; he is well liked by everyone
Evan ran toward the finish line, his heart beating wildly
Mary blushed as her crush smiled at her
Jay doesn't often come to school and often keeps to himself
12
What is the author's purpose of this text?
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
13
Who is the protagonist in the story?
The character with the best lines
The most exciting or intriguing character
The character at the center of the story who undergoes a change
Always the "good guy"
14
What are the two types of characterization?
direct and indirect
relatable and indirect
modern and old-fashioned
direct and subtle
15
Choose the example below that is NOT a universal theme.
When people are united together, they are stronger.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Money can't buy you happiness.
Good deeds are eventually rewarded.
16
What is point of view?
The perspective from which the story is told
The character's ability to see beyond usual limitations
The opinion held by one or more characters in the story
The view from which the setting is described
17
This is an example of a flat character
False
True
18
What is the tone in this...
contemplative
horrified
Insecure
Lonely
19
Which of the following is NOT the theme of The Three Little Pigs?
Careful planning may be rewarded with desirable outcomes
Trying multiple times means failing multiple times
Working together can uncover the best ideas
It is unwise to make assumptions before facts are known
20
What is tone?
The attitude the author uses in the story through words
The negative reaction a character has to conflict
The sound made to gain readers' attention
The similarities or differences between two words
21
What is the PLOT of a story?
The number of characters
The main problem
The author's attitude
The action/events
22
Which of the following are NOT elements of the plot sequence?
Rising Action
Expulsion
Inciting Incident
Climax
23
What clues can help you determine the setting if not directly stated?
Clothing, language/dialect, technology, occupations, etc.
Conflict in the story (man vs. man, etc.)
Explanation of the fears/anxieties of a main character
Descriptions of a character's physical features
24
What is this an example of?
Metaphor
Imagery
Alliteration
Similie
25
Which of the following statements might be a universal theme?
Lions are meat eaters.
Cheryl was disappointed.
We had fun hanging out with our friends.
There is a fine line between love and hate.
26
The author's purpose was to...
describe the different types of jobs in the U.S. Army
explain the challenges military families face
explain the war in Iraq
27
This is an example of a dynamic character
True
False
28
The author's purpose is?
The overall feeling of the piece.
When the author states an absolute truth.
The reason a writer decides to write about a specific topic.
Imagery that he/she creates in the piece of writing.
29
This is an example of a dynamic character
False
True
30
What is this an example of?
alliteration
allusion
idiom
hyperbole
31
What is this an example of?
Imagery
Alliteration
Metaphor
Similie
32
What is included in the SETTING of a story?
When the story takes place
Where the story takes place
Where and why the story takes place
When and where the story takes place
33
Identify the TONE: She felt a chill wash over her body as the overwhelming fear took hold.
distrust
displeasure
anxiety
anger
34
What is the author's purpose?
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
35
What is this an example of?
hyperbole
allusion
idiom
alliteration
36
What is the TONE of this clip
fearful
Awed
loving
humorous
37
Who is the antagonist?
The character which opposes the protagonist
The character with the most aggressive personality
The character with the fewest friends or acquaintances
The "bad guy" in any work of literature
38
A universal theme ...
focuses on one particular culture or time period.
appear again and again across time periods and cultures.
is stated about a character in the story
are usually found in non-fiction articles.
39
What is the THEME of a story?
The main idea/message/moral
The point of view of the story
The major conflict
The particular tone/style/mood
40
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
Entertain
Inform
41
Which of the following is NOT a tool used to develop plot?
Events follow one another in chronological order
Some of the story may be told through flashback
The events of the story include information about setting
A portion of the events is hinted at through foreshadowing
42
What is the author's purpose of this text?
Entertain
Inform
Persuade
43
This is an example of a round character
False
True
44
What is this an example of?
Personification
Hyperbole
Imagery
Metaphor
45
Which of the following is INDIRECT characterization?
He had always been a stubborn player
Lynn shifted from foot to foot as she was getting bored
The bell rang and Martin groaned loudly
The group was comprised of friendly, dedicated individuals

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Questions 45

Answers

1
What is the conflict in a story?
The turning point in the story
The sequence of events in the story as told by a narrator
The obstacle that the protagonist must solve
Inner monologue through which characters reveal themselves
2
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
Entertain
Inform
3
What is the author's purpose of this text?
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
4
What is this an example of?
Metaphor
Alliteration
Similie
Imagery
5
What is this an example of?
Imagery
Alliteration
Similie
Metaphor
6
What is the author's purpose of this text?
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
7
The theme of a work of literature is...
the message that the author wants the reader to learn.
the summary of the story.
usually only found at the beginning of the story.
that the "good guy" always wins.
8
Themes are supported by details in the text. Most commonly, we see theme developed through...
the grammar and punctuation that the author uses.
the characters words or actions.
when the villain dies.
the setting or time period of the story.
9
What information is included with exposition?
Background information about story
An argument between characters
Twists and turns in the story
A wrapping up of events
10
What is this an example of?
Imagery
Personification
Hyperbole
Metaphor
11
Which is an example of DIRECT characterization?
Sam is tall and handsome; he is well liked by everyone
Evan ran toward the finish line, his heart beating wildly
Mary blushed as her crush smiled at her
Jay doesn't often come to school and often keeps to himself
12
What is the author's purpose of this text?
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
13
Who is the protagonist in the story?
The character with the best lines
The most exciting or intriguing character
The character at the center of the story who undergoes a change
Always the "good guy"
14
What are the two types of characterization?
direct and indirect
relatable and indirect
modern and old-fashioned
direct and subtle
15
Choose the example below that is NOT a universal theme.
When people are united together, they are stronger.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Money can't buy you happiness.
Good deeds are eventually rewarded.
16
What is point of view?
The perspective from which the story is told
The character's ability to see beyond usual limitations
The opinion held by one or more characters in the story
The view from which the setting is described
17
This is an example of a flat character
False
True
18
What is the tone in this...
contemplative
horrified
Insecure
Lonely
19
Which of the following is NOT the theme of The Three Little Pigs?
Careful planning may be rewarded with desirable outcomes
Trying multiple times means failing multiple times
Working together can uncover the best ideas
It is unwise to make assumptions before facts are known
20
What is tone?
The attitude the author uses in the story through words
The negative reaction a character has to conflict
The sound made to gain readers' attention
The similarities or differences between two words
21
What is the PLOT of a story?
The number of characters
The main problem
The author's attitude
The action/events
22
Which of the following are NOT elements of the plot sequence?
Rising Action
Expulsion
Inciting Incident
Climax
23
What clues can help you determine the setting if not directly stated?
Clothing, language/dialect, technology, occupations, etc.
Conflict in the story (man vs. man, etc.)
Explanation of the fears/anxieties of a main character
Descriptions of a character's physical features
24
What is this an example of?
Metaphor
Imagery
Alliteration
Similie
25
Which of the following statements might be a universal theme?
Lions are meat eaters.
Cheryl was disappointed.
We had fun hanging out with our friends.
There is a fine line between love and hate.
26
The author's purpose was to...
describe the different types of jobs in the U.S. Army
explain the challenges military families face
explain the war in Iraq
27
This is an example of a dynamic character
True
False
28
The author's purpose is?
The overall feeling of the piece.
When the author states an absolute truth.
The reason a writer decides to write about a specific topic.
Imagery that he/she creates in the piece of writing.
29
This is an example of a dynamic character
False
True
30
What is this an example of?
alliteration
allusion
idiom
hyperbole
31
What is this an example of?
Imagery
Alliteration
Metaphor
Similie
32
What is included in the SETTING of a story?
When the story takes place
Where the story takes place
Where and why the story takes place
When and where the story takes place
33
Identify the TONE: She felt a chill wash over her body as the overwhelming fear took hold.
distrust
displeasure
anxiety
anger
34
What is the author's purpose?
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
35
What is this an example of?
hyperbole
allusion
idiom
alliteration
36
What is the TONE of this clip
fearful
Awed
loving
humorous
37
Who is the antagonist?
The character which opposes the protagonist
The character with the most aggressive personality
The character with the fewest friends or acquaintances
The "bad guy" in any work of literature
38
A universal theme ...
focuses on one particular culture or time period.
appear again and again across time periods and cultures.
is stated about a character in the story
are usually found in non-fiction articles.
39
What is the THEME of a story?
The main idea/message/moral
The point of view of the story
The major conflict
The particular tone/style/mood
40
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
Entertain
Inform
41
Which of the following is NOT a tool used to develop plot?
Events follow one another in chronological order
Some of the story may be told through flashback
The events of the story include information about setting
A portion of the events is hinted at through foreshadowing
42
What is the author's purpose of this text?
Entertain
Inform
Persuade
43
This is an example of a round character
False
True
44
What is this an example of?
Personification
Hyperbole
Imagery
Metaphor
45
Which of the following is INDIRECT characterization?
He had always been a stubborn player
Lynn shifted from foot to foot as she was getting bored
The bell rang and Martin groaned loudly
The group was comprised of friendly, dedicated individuals