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

Which of the following is INDIRECT characterization?

The bell rang and Martin groaned loudly

What is characterization?

The development of characters in a story

What information is included with exposition?

Background information about story

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

The events of the story include information about setting

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.

The attitude the author uses in the story through words

Identify the TONE: She felt a chill wash over her body as the overwhelming fear took hold.

Tone establishes anxiety over the events in the 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 with whom readers identify

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

Trying multiple times means failing multiple times

What is point of view?

The perspective from which the story is told

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1
What is included in the SETTING of a story?
Where and why the story takes place
When and where the story takes place
When the story takes place
Where the story takes place
2
Who is the antagonist?
The character which opposes the protagonist
The "bad guy" in any work of literature
The character with the most aggressive personality
The character with the fewest friends or acquaintances
3
What is the PLOT of a story?
The author's attitude
The number of characters
The action/events
The main problem
4
Which of the following is INDIRECT characterization?
Lynn shifted from foot to foot as she was getting bored
He had always been a stubborn player
The bell rang and Martin groaned loudly
The group was comprised of friendly, dedicated individuals
5
What is characterization?
The way the author uses characters throughout the scenes
The development of characters in a story
The total number of characters found in a story
The increasing amount of drama involving characters
6
What information is included with exposition?
An argument between characters
Twists and turns in the story
Background information about story
A wrapping up of events
7
How is conflict NOT represented?
man vs. nature/society
man vs. self
man vs. animal
man vs. man
8
What are the two types of characterization?
relatable and indirect
direct and subtle
modern and old-fashioned
direct and indirect
9
Which of the following is NOT a tool used to develop plot?
Some of the story may be told through flashback
Events follow one another in chronological order
The events of the story include information about setting
A portion of the events is hinted at through foreshadowing
10
Which of the following are NOT elements of the plot sequence?
Climax
Expulsion
Rising Action
Inciting Incident
11
What is the conflict in a story?
The sequence of events in the story as told by a narrator
The turning point in the story
Inner monologue through which characters reveal themselves
The obstacle that the protagonist must solve
12
What clues can help you determine the setting if not directly stated?
Conflict in the story (man vs. man, etc.)
Descriptions of a character's physical features
Explanation of the fears/anxieties of a main character
Clothing, language/dialect, technology, occupations, etc.
13
What is tone?
The negative reaction a character has to conflict
The attitude the author uses in the story through words
The sound made to gain readers' attention
The similarities or differences between two words
14
Identify the TONE: She felt a chill wash over her body as the overwhelming fear took hold.
Tone establishes anxiety over the events in the story
Tone indicates anger toward an unpleasant situation
Tone hints at displeasure for the nature of the setting
Tone reflects distrust for what might happen next
15
Which is an example of DIRECT characterization?
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
Sam is tall and handsome; he is well liked by everyone
16
Who is the protagonist in the story?
The character with the best lines
The character with whom readers identify
Always the "good guy"
The most exciting or intriguing character
17
The CHARACTERS in a story can include all of the following EXCEPT:
Narrator
Speaker
Reader
Protagonist
18
Which of the following is NOT the theme of The Three Little Pigs?
Working together can uncover the best ideas
Careful planning may be rewarded with desirable outcomes
Trying multiple times means failing multiple times
It is unwise to make assumptions before facts are known
19
What is the THEME of a story?
The particular tone/style/mood
The main idea/message/moral
The major conflict
The point of view of the story
20
What is point of view?
The view from which the setting is described
The character's ability to see beyond usual limitations
The perspective from which the story is told
The opinion held by one or more characters in the story

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