Subjects of a story should...

Usually be abstract (80%+ of the time)

Feeling READER gets while reading.

How is the depressing mood created?

Clouds, gray color, rain, pollution.

We can learn about a character's personality by what they...

Say, Think, Effect on others, Actions they take, and Looks

When is it okay to have different ideas about what a story means?

Whenever you have textual evidence to explain your ideas.

Sally breaks her leg in a story. She is dynamic, right?

Not necessarily. Does she change internally, too?

Why might a horse be a symbol for strength?

A horse is faced with many challenges and works hard.

The AUTHOR'S attitude about the subject.

Conflict?: Bob wants to pick his own soulmate. Parents/tradition force him to marry Sally.

Character Vs. Society/Social Norms

Select the example containing irony.

Rue hates red, but she wears red all of the time.

the excitement/tension a reader feels as story nears climax

A character has an untied shoe. This foreshadows...

They might fall down and hurt themselves.

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Elements of Fiction (6th Grade)

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1
Subjects of a story should...
Usually be concrete
Usually be abstract (80%+ of the time)
ALWAYS be concrete
ALWAYS be abstract
2
Identify the setting. Long ago, three little pigs built homes in a forest.
A Doggy Day Care facility
Sometime last week in a forest.
10,022 years ago near a swamp
Long ago in a forest
3
Conflict?: Bob is trying to decide if he should just give in and marry Sally. Doesn't want to.
Character Vs. Society/Social Norms
Character vs. Self
Character Vs. Nature
Character vs. Character
4
The voice telling the story is known as...
ALL POWERFUL AND IMPORTANT OMNIPOTENT MAN
Point of View
narrator
Morgan Freeman
5
____ is when the author SHOWS a character's personality.
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
6
Definition of MOOD.
Feeling READER gets while reading.
A handful of letters.
Tone, like, is about, like, music, right?
Author's attitude toward the subject.
7
How is the depressing mood created?
Clouds, gray color, rain, pollution.
The fog and happy colors.
The mountains.
The buildings.
8
Which color best symbolizes greed?
Yellow
Blue
Green
Red
9
The main character is a bad guy. He is...
character vs. self
the antagonist
the protagonist
character vs. character
10
The best authors aim to ______ rather than _____.
SHOW, tell
TELL, show
11
Which point of view probably helps reader better understand the protagonist?
1st Person
3rd Person
2nd Person
12
Conflict?: Bob builds himself a shelter to escape. Storm ruins shelter. He is starving.
Character Vs. Society/Social Norms
Character Vs. Nature
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Self
13
We can learn about a character's personality by what they...
think about...only their thoughts
Say, Think, Effect on others, Actions they take, and Looks
Say, throw, and eat
Google
14
An author is writing a textbook all about the different species of worms. What is the purpose?
Persuade
Entertain
Inform
15
When is it okay to have different ideas about what a story means?
Whenever you have textual evidence to explain your ideas.
Always.
When you want.
When it's fun to argue with others for no reason.
16
Sally brings a sad teacher a puppy. We infer she's nice. This is...
the way all life should be
terrible, unless the puppy is a Chihuahua
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
17
Something that represents something else is...
A symbol
narrator
plot
really cool and interesting! Wowzers.
18
We learn that Hailey used to be a loud person in her PAST. This part of plot is...
Martin Luther King Jr.
inference
Falling Action
exposition
19
Old Greek dude who said stories have beginnings, middles, and ends...
Aristotle
Gyro
Olives
Caesar
20
Sally breaks her leg in a story. She is dynamic, right?
Breh, nope. Never.
Uh, yeah, I guess she's kind of pretty, right?
Not necessarily. Does she change internally, too?
Yup, duh
21
An author might choose __ as a symbolic setting for the death of a beloved character.
Spring
Fall
Winter
Summer
22
Why might a horse be a symbol for strength?
They smell really bad.
Horses are weak.
Because they both have "S" in their names...
A horse is faced with many challenges and works hard.
23
Our plot pyramid is called...
Freytag's Pyramid
a rollercoaster
a shape
Pyramis and Thisbee
24
The theme should be related to the subject. T or F?
True
False
25
POV?: Bob thought about Sally. Sally thought about Bob. Timmy was thinking of fishing.
3rd Person Omniscient
1st Person
3rd Person Limited
2nd Person Objective Narrative Persuasive Debate
26
A struggle between two forces is known as...
marriage
internal
conflict
external
27
J. Swift wrote a piece about fixing hunger by eating kids. The tone is probably...
sarcastic/sardonic
hilarious!
judgmental
ba bum, ba bum, BA BUM!!!!...that's tone, right?
28
Tone is...
is like "bone," but has a "b" where the "t" is
frightening
The AUTHOR'S attitude about the subject.
the same as mood
29
The two little pigs continue to be lazy the rest of their lives. They are...
external
round
static
flat
30
Part of plot where suspense is building. It's b4 the climax.
Climax
Rising Action
Inciting Incident
Exposition
31
Conflict, internal or external: Sally wants to ask Bob on a date but is too afraid.
External
Internal
32
The character causing main conflict for protagonist in a non-Char. vs. Self situation is...
Protagonist
Bad person
Antagonist
Bad Guy
33
Red might symbolize...
love and danger
love and happiness
red and purple
red
34
In "Hailey and the Quiet Pillow," Hailey finally SOLVES her public speaking fear. This is...
resolution
ridiculous (she ain't got no darn fear)
exposition
rising action
35
Gabe used to be a spy in a previous lifetime. This is _____________.
falling action
rising action
plot
exposition
36
Every story must have conflict. T or F?
Maybe...dunno
True
False
37
Characters that DON'T change
flat
dynamic
round
static
38
Tone?: Two doves floated away. The sun set quietly. A kitten purred. The moon drifted in.
Judgmental
Calming
Haunting
Grumpy
39
Which of the following seasons might best symbolize new life/new beginnings?
Fall
Winter
Summer
Spring
40
When the opposite of what's expected happens, this is called...
protagonist
foreshadowing
irony
denouement
41
Conflict?: Bob wants to pick his own soulmate. Parents/tradition force him to marry Sally.
Character Vs. Nature
Character vs. Character
Character Vs. Society/Social Norms
Character vs. Self
42
Select the example containing irony.
Rue hates red, but she wears red all of the time.
Asher likes blue and wears blue.
Cats don't like water.
43
What is an author's reason for writing called?
Author's Purpose
P.I.E.
Symbolism
Foreshadowing
44
This is fastest part of story. Happens between climax and resolution. Battle might happen here.
Exposition
Falling Action
Resolution
Climax
45
If a character is going to pass away in the future, an author might foreshadow this with...
Spring
Summer
Fall
46
Why a character does what he/she/it does...
Character Motivation
Character Vs. Self
Character has in-laws that won't get off his back.
Symbolism
47
"Suspense" is...
a low-budget TV series
the excitement/tension a reader feels as story nears climax
usually found in the setting of a story
when one thing represents something else
48
A character has an untied shoe. This foreshadows...
A dark, scary night.
He/she will have Ramen for lunch.
They might win the lottery.
They might fall down and hurt themselves.
49
After going through a long journey, Timmy now believes in the value of friendship. He is...
cheesy
flat
dynamic
static
50
A story's setting always has two parts...what are they?
A place
Time and Place
A time
A Set and Ting
51
Process for revealing a character's personality is called...
Explicit Information
Characterization
Symbolism
Dramatic Irony
52
An author is trying to sell you a new cat. What is their purpose?
Persuade
Entertain
Inform
53
Which one is character vs. self?
Bobby has a problem with his mayor and government.
Bobby really dislikes President Business.
Bobby is deciding to be or nice or to say something mean.
Bobby is worried about the storm barreling toward his home.
54
Conflict, internal or external: Sally stole Bob's wallet so she could find him. Bob is scared.
Internal
External
55
Which sentence contains irony?
A child wears a coat the day it decides to snow.
The sharks from Finding Nemo are vegetarians.
The tigers in the zoo eat meat.
Mr. Block is good at math.
56
An author is telling a story. What is their purpose?
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
57
POV?: Sally thought about Bob as Bob ate his Tums. (We only see Sally thoughts, not Bob's).
3rd Person Limited
3rd Person Objective
1st Person
3rd Person Omniscient
58
T or F: A theme tells the reader what they should or believe.
False
True
59
POV?: That Odie feller really grinds my gears. I'm going to get him.
1st Person
3rd Person Omniscient
2nd Person
3rd Person Limited
60
Characters author provides lots of details about...
flabby
static
round
flat
61
A plot is sometimes compared to...
a rollercoaster
the Grand Canyon
a kitten
a Chihuahua
62
Sally is mean. This is...
indirect characterization
direct characterization
63
What might this symbolize?
Stupidity
Captivity
Friendship
Freedom
64
T or F: Explicit info is info the author states directly. No guessing is required.
False
True
65
POV?: Hayden sat thinking about video games. Tanner thought about expository paragraphs.
Third-person objective
Second person
1st person
Third-person omniscient
66
Conflict?: Bob is trying to escape Sally. She scares him.
Character Vs. Society/Social Norms
Character vs. Self
Character Vs. Nature
Character vs. Character
67
Which one is ironic?
Xander can't spell buffalo.
Ryan hates snakes but owns three of them.
Jordan ate spinach and grew muscles.
Ryan likes snakes and only has fifteen of them.
68
Characters the author doesn't provide lots of details about...
round
static
dynamic
flat
69
This part of plot is the MOST suspenseful moment. It's the turning point. Conflict solved soon.
Exposition
Climax
Foreshadowing
Irony
70
A cat might symbolize...
cleverness/sneakiness
hunger
a cat
71
Infer: Sally rubbed Jim's head after he missed a basket. "Don't worry," she said.
Sally is kind.
Sally is a two-timer! She's supposed to be Jim's girl!
Sally is kind of mean.
Sally has a crush on Tim.
72
Which one has an angry tone?
A gentle breeze rolled through the hills.
School is awesome! I love it! Woo school!
The future is bright. You will do great.
Why go to school? It's dumb. There's no point!
73
Characters that do change...
round
static
dynamic
flat
74
The GOOD GUY in a story is called...
Antagonist
Protagonist
Supporting Character
Uh, not enough information to answer.
75
Which of the following is most likely a theme statement?
You should work hard in this life.
The disadvantages of dishonesty.
Parker has red hair but hates the color red.
Don't tell lies; lies will get you in trouble.
76
Which of the following is a possible SUBJECT of a story?
Mrs. Watts
friendship
taco
fish
77
All of the important moments from a story are called...
climax
important moments from a story
plot
resolution
78
Mood?: Two kazoos whirred. Balloons and streamers hung from the ceiling. Children played.
Hateful
Eerie
Cheerful/celebratory
Serious
79
This is the part of plot that introduces main conflict. It starts the story. No story w/o it.
Falling Action
Exposition
Rising Action
Inciting Incident
80
A student reaching their boiling point after keeping anger inside all of the time, foreshadows?
Treating others with kindness.
Being calm and patient 100% of the time.
A friendly conversation with teachers.
They might snap at parents during dinner.

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