What information is included with exposition?

Background information about story

A universal theme ...

appear again and again across time periods and cultures.

What is included in the SETTING of a story?

When and where the story takes place

What is point of view?

The perspective from which the story is told

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

The events of the story include information about setting

The attitude the author uses in the story through words

Who is the protagonist in the story?

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

Who is the antagonist?

The character which opposes the protagonist

The author's purpose is?

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

Which of the following statements might be a universal theme?

There is a fine line between love and hate.

The theme of a work of literature is...

the message that the author wants the reader to learn.

Which is an example of DIRECT characterization?

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

The author's purpose was to...

explain the challenges military families face

Which of the following is INDIRECT characterization?

The bell rang and Martin groaned loudly

Choose the example below that is NOT a universal theme.

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

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

the characters words or actions.

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

Trying multiple times means failing multiple times

What is the conflict in a story?

The obstacle that the protagonist must solve

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

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

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

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Questions 45

Answers

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