ELEMENTS OF FICTION

Which of the following best defines the plot of a story?

• The main character's thoughts

• The events that make up the story

• The location where the story takes place

• The moral or lesson of the story

What term describes the time and place of a story?

• Theme

• Conflict

• Setting

• Plot

Which element of fiction involves the central struggle in the story?

• Theme

• Character

• Symbolism

• Conflict

The main character in a story is known as the:

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Narrator

• Hero

Which of the following describes theme?

• The way characters speak

• The moral or message of the story

• The main conflict

• The story’s events

First-person point of view is identified when the narrator:

• Knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters

• Refers to themselves as "I" or "we"

• Is not a character in the story

• Knows only the thoughts of one character

When the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, the story is in:

• A) First-person point of view

• Omniscient point of view

• Third-person limited point of view

• Objective point of view

Symbolism in a story is best described as:

• The specific time and place where events occur

• Objects, characters, or events that represent larger ideas

• The structure of the plot

• The narrator's tone

The main character in conflict with the protagonist is called the:

• Supporting character

• Narrator

• Antagonist

• Symbol

Which of these is a type of conflict?

• Character vs. Language

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Message

• Character vs. Plot