Elements of Fiction Review

Question 1

What is the term for the main character in a story?

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protagonist

Question 2

An autobiography is a text written by the author, about him or herself. True or false?

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True

Question 3

a person's life story written by someone else

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biography

Question 4

What is the term for when a character changes throughout the story?

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dynamic character

Question 5

What is the term for "categories" of literature, writing, or art?

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genre

Question 6

Clues and suspects are often included in which type of literary genre?

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mystery

Question 7

Based on a real person, these stories are exaggerated in a serious way; a subgenre of folktales

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legend

Question 8

Originally passed down through storytelling, based on history, exaggerated over time

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Traditional literature: legend

Question 9

What is the term for the author's attitude toward a subject?

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tone

Question 10

Non-fiction is factual information. True or false?

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True

Question 11

What is the term for the character who opposes the main character in a story?

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antagonist

Question 12

Elements of this genre are fast moving action, discoveries of new / exciting things and danger:

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Action/Adventure

Question 13

Often includes royalty, sets of 3, set in"once upon a time", & ends with "happily ever after"

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Traditional literature: fairy tale

Question 14

What is the term for the events that add tension to the conflict?

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rising action

Question 15

Includes: character list, props, scripts, scenes & settings, special effects & stage directions

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Drama

Question 16

Once upon a time; usually main character is human; some elements of magic

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Fairy Tales

Question 17

A brief story passed down verbally that includes talking animals & a morale or life lesson

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Traditional literature: fable

Question 18

What is the term for something in the story that represents something else?

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symbol

Question 19

Expressive writing; uses imagery, figurative language & sound devices, formatted into stanzas

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Poetry

Question 20

made up or factual characters; fictional story; revolves around a significant time in the past

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historical fiction

Question 21

The beginning of a story that describes the setting, characters, and hints to the problem is called?

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exposition

Question 22

a nonfiction subgenre, this is writing that tries to convince or influence

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persuasive

Question 23

"Once a Crook, Always a Crook?" was an example of which genre?

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Drama

Question 24

a subgenre of folktales that include gods/goddesses and explain natural happenings

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myth

Question 25

What is the term for the anticipation about what will happen in the story?

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tension

Question 26

What is the term for the end of the story where the problem is solved?

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resolution

Question 27

A work of fiction that can happen, possibly present-day setting is called:

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Realistic Fiction

Question 28

made-up story, but could really happen; usually stories are about friendship or family

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realistic fiction

Question 29

Includes realistic fictional characters & settings (some may have lived) & set in the past

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Fiction: historical fiction

Question 30

Which is the only cat that can't retract its claws?

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cheetah

Question 31

Texts that includes images, captains, maps, graphs, subheadings, glossaries, and indexes:

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Nonfiction: informational

Question 32

This is a detailed personal record of an event.

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memoir

Question 33

Includes fake characters, settings and problems that could easily happen in our present time

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Fiction: realistic fiction

Question 34

Fiction is based on fact. True or false?

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False

Question 35

A factual story about someone's life, written by someone else.

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Nonfiction: Biography

Question 36

What is the term for the reader's feelings towards a text?

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mood

Question 37

A type of drama that is sad :(

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tragedy

Question 38

technological or futuristic elements are usually found in these made-up stories

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science fiction

Question 39

What is the term for the most exciting or tense point in a story?

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climax

Question 40

Harry Potter and Chronicles of Narnia could be considered part of which genre?

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fantasy

Question 41

What is the term for when the tension eases in the story?

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falling action

Question 42

Passed down verbally, explains how nature & world came to be, & includes gods and goddesses

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Traditional Literature: myths

Question 43

Provides quick facts, examples include: atlases, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and alamnacs

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Nonfiction: reference

Question 44

This genre involves magic, make-believe, and good battling evil.

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Fantasy

Question 45

A work that transports readers to a future time - with a focus on science and technology is:

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Science Fiction

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Elements of Fiction Review

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