Elements Of Literature Quiz 41 (15 MCQs)

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1. The sequence of events in a story is the

Correct Answer: D) Plot.

2. Which word means ..... The opponent or enemy of the protagonist (main character)

Correct Answer: D) Antagonist.

3. A person portrayed in a literary work is called

Correct Answer: D) Character.

4. Term to describe a character that does NOT change within a story

Correct Answer: A) Static character.

5. When the ultimate problem or conflict is solved it is called the

Correct Answer: C) Resolution.

6. What is the name for the time and place during which a story occurs?

Correct Answer: A) Setting.

7. Words or phrases a writer uses to represent persons, objects, actions, feelings, and ideas descriptively by appealing to the five senses

Correct Answer: A) Imagery.

8. The beginning of a story that may include the introduction of characters and the setting is called .....?

Correct Answer: C) Exposition.

9. The Person That Explains & Tells The Story

Correct Answer: C) Narrator.

10. The moment of greatest suspense in the story where the protagonist makes a decision that will impact the outcome of the story is called

Correct Answer: B) Climax.

11. Which of the following is NOT a function of the setting?

Correct Answer: C) Explain a character's motives.

12. We classify wonder as a realistic fiction story. This classification is best known as the:

Correct Answer: B) Genre.

13. ..... person point of view is told from the "I" perspective.

Correct Answer: A) First.

14. Actions, thoughts, descriptions, speech, appearance of characters

Correct Answer: A) Characterization.

15. A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. Ex. Draco Malfoy, the Joker, the White Witch, Captain Hook.

Correct Answer: D) Antagonist.