Narrative Terms and Structure Test

Which list shows the elements of plot in the correct order? 

• exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution 
• exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
• exposition, inciting incident/conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution 
• rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution

The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 

• action
• conflict 
• setting
• plot 

I slowly pulled into the driveway. The old house loomed before me dripping of regret and bad choices...home. I grabbed what little luggage I had and eased up the tattered steps dodging all of the rotten boards. The door opened and the familiar smell of cigarettes and hard times washed over me. "Dad! What are you doing here?"

What imagery and figurative language are used in this descriptive example?

• smell, personification

• sight, metaphor

• touch, simile

• sound, personification

What is the definition of climax? 

• the turning point of the story
• the struggle between two characters
• the beginning of the story
• the point when the conflict is resolved

If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:

• direct characterization
• indirect characterization

If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is

• direct characterization
• indirect characterization

What can you learn about Sally from this quote:

"Sally ran quickly; she didn't want to miss out on band class!"

• Sally is a fast runner

• Sally enjoys band class

• Sally is bad at time management and is always late

• Sally hates school

What does STEAL stand for?

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks

• Statements, Time, Effort, Actions, and Love

• Solitude, Thoughts, Enthusiasm, Actions, and Loss

"What are you looking at?" sneered William.

• Speech

• Thoughts

• Effect on others

• Actions

• Looks

"My brother and I never get along," thought Smith. "I guess he doesn't really like me after all."

• Speech

• Thoughts

• Effect on others

• Actions

• Looks