Elements of Fiction Pretest

Question 1

To get to know a character in a story, we pay attention to _____________________.

Accepted Answer

the character's thoughts and feelings, the character's words, what others say and think about the character, the character's actions

Question 2

True or false: We only find the main idea in nonfiction texts.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

The setting of a story is _______ and _______ the story takes place.

Accepted Answer

where and when

Question 4

How awesome are you going to do in our fiction unit?

Accepted Answer

Incredibly awesome, As awesome as humanly possible, Totally awesome, Absolutely awesome

Question 5

Mystery, science fiction, realistic fiction, and fantasy are all _________ of fiction.

Accepted Answer

Genres

Question 6

Loyal, kind, clever, and evil are all examples of _____________.

Accepted Answer

character traits

Question 7

True or false: Fiction can't include facts.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

True or false: The words conflict and problem mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

What point of view is this written in? I sat on my porch and watched the magnificent sun set.

Accepted Answer

First person

Question 10

What is a summary?

Accepted Answer

A brief account of the main points of something.

Question 11

True or false: The tone of a story is the same as the mood of the story.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

What is inferencing?

Accepted Answer

An idea/conclusion that's drawn from evidence and reasoning.

Question 13

The message the author wants you to take away from the story is called the story's __________.

Accepted Answer

Theme

Question 14

The action of the story is summed up in the ________.

Accepted Answer

plot

Question 15

What point of view is this written in? He worried he might miss the bus and ran out the door.

Accepted Answer

Third Person

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