Elements of Fiction

Theme refers to the central idea that a literary work is trying to present.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Setting refers to when and where the story takes place.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.
• Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test and she tugged her hair anxiously. 
• Marcia was a nervous person.
• Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

The main character of a story is always the "good guy"

• True

• False

The struggle or problem between two characters.

• plot
• setting
• character
• conflict

Victor wanted to impress Teresa by taking French. However, Victor could not speak French. Victor's inability to speak French contributes to the plot because it is an example of the--

• Resolution
• Theme
• Plot
• Conflict

What word describes the feeling of uncertainty or curiosity?

• Foreshadow

• Suspense

• Melancholy

• Foreboding

The point of view where multiple or all characters have feelings and thoughts being exposed to the audience. Uses words such as they, he, she, and proper nouns, etc.

• 3rd person objective
• 3rd person limited
• 3rd Person omniscient
• 1st person

The city had been destroyed. Shopkeepers had been robbed and beaten, their businesses destroyed.  Each day became harder and harder for the poor, ravaged members of the community who managed to survive.  
What is the mood of the passage?

• romantic
• sorrowful 
• joyful
• suspenseful 

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• He tapped his foot anxiously.
• "I wouldn't  trust that man," said Ma.
• Frank was a shy, quiet person.
• Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.