Fiction Short Story Literature Quiz 5 (60 MCQs)

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1. A message or observation about life or human nature that is communicated by a story or author
2. It refers to the manner to which a story is written depending on the author's creativity
3. Having the ability to anticipate the future and prepare for it
4. Which of the following groups contains only examples of nonfiction?
5. RE:What can we infer about Emily's mental state
6. The part of the story where the loose ends are tied up and the conflict is resolved is called .....
7. Where the conflict reaches its highest point is known as what?
8. The following are 21st literary genres EXCEPT .....
9. BB:Why does Abner resort to violence?
10. The genre of nonfiction that includes true stories about a person's life that they write themselves.
11. The story's life lesson, meaning, moral or message about life is known as the ..... . *
12. The person or force that goes against the main character
13. A contrast between what is expected and what actually exists or happens is known as .....
14. What type of conflict is this? Bobby gets into an argument with his father about how late he can stay out on Friday night.
15. When the narrator is one of the characters who is experiencing the story, it is called ..... point of view.
16. The beginning of a story where wee are introduced to the characters and often learn of the setting of the story.
17. Character remains the same throughout the narrative
18. The genre of fiction that is a suspenseful story about a mysterious event.
19. Uses figurative language. It may be lyric, narrative or dramatic.
20. Which of the following would NOT be considered a theme? *
21. What is a fictional, narrative piece of writing which is shorter than a novel and can be read in one sitting?
22. Is a long and imaginary prose narrative which describes multiple characters and events.
23. A character that does NOT change throughout a story is .....
24. The force working against the main character is known as .....
25. Which of the following would be a good theme for "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" ?
26. Also known as detective fiction tries to solve a case with a sprinkling of clues here and there, giving the readers a feel for suspense, creates anticipation, and ultimately bares the truth with some unexpected turns with nonetheless satisfying conclusions.
27. Read the passage below. What type of point-of view is this passage? "Luke couldn't believe what he was seeing. Thoughts of the world coming to an end entered his mind. This caused him to panic. He told himself to calm down. This cannot be real he thought."
28. If Aunt Beryl would have told "The Doll's House" from her point-of-view, the ..... would have had the biggest impact.
29. A&P:What language does Updike use in this story?
30. RE:What's the theme of A Rose for Emily?
31. Tone can best described as
32. Uses ordinary language that depicts significant human. It has its elements such character, setting, plot, and point-of-view. Its kinds are short stories and novels.
33. Refers to the turning point in the story. This is usually a single event with the greatest intensity and uncertainty. Here the main character contends with the problem hence creating the peak of interest for the readers.
34. RE:What genre is this story?
35. Which of the following are true about literature?
36. What is the introduction to the characters and setting called?
37. EU:What quote(s best displays how Wangero (Dee views her sister Maggie?
38. In "The Sandcastle" how do the grandchildren feel at first about visiting the sea?
39. C:What genre is this story?
40. An author's attitude about the subject of the story is known as
41. An extra hand in some watches and clocks that moves around to indicate the seconds.
42. How many elements are there in a short story?
43. In which type of fiction story does THE LION AND THE MOUSE by Aesop belong?
44. What is conflict in a story?
45. Prior knowledge is also known as
46. When and where the story takes place is the .....
47. The use of an image or an object to stand for something else
48. The story is told by a character within the work (either the main character or a secondary character) who uses the first person "I" .
49. Is a narrative prose work of considerable length that talks about significant human experience. The beginnings date back to as early as the writing of "Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu
50. The "wrapping up" stage of the story
51. ..... is where an object, person, or situation has an underlying meaning that is not to be taken literally
52. A round character is .....
53. What is the definition of opinion?
54. Which statement is true about a work of fiction in which the narrator is a character in the story?
55. A type of nonfiction that has short literary composition on a particular theme or subject, usually in prose
56. This means of sharing experiences, telling a story, or expressing feelings or ideas through the use of language in a particular way.
57. RE:What inference can you make based on the strand of gray hair discovered at the end of "A Rose for Emily" ?
58. What refers to a writer's use of hints that suggests events that will occur later in a story?
59. Is NOT one of the themes
60. It refers to any writing formed with letters and not only what is written but what is voiced.