Structure Terms Quiz

What is the definition of "Narrative Voice"?

• The main character.

• The order the story unfolds.

• The perspective from which the story is told.

• A recurring image, idea, or symbol.

What does "Recurring Themes" refer to?

• A recurring image, idea, or symbol.

• The main character.

• Writing that tells events in a non-chronological order.

• The perspective from which the story is told.

What is meant by "Time Shifts"?

• The order the story unfolds.

• Writing that tells events in a non-chronological order.

• The main character.

• A short or minor sentence can emphasize a point.

What does "Perspective Shifts" mean?

• When the viewpoint from a text moves between different characters and/or locations.

• The main character.

• The order the story unfolds.

• A recurring image, idea, or symbol.

What is "Foreshadowing"?

• The main character.

• A hint or indication of a future event.

• The order the story unfolds.

• A recurring image, idea, or symbol.

What is the term for the narrator's perspective in a story?

• First, second, or third person voice

• Past, present, or future tense

• Active, passive, or neutral voice

• Formal, informal, or colloquial tone

What does it mean when a story alludes to something dark or mysterious?

• It is foreshadowing an event

• It is describing a character

• It is setting the scene

• It is concluding the plot

What is the opening or introduction of a story or novel called?

• Prologue

• Epilogue

• Climax

• Resolution

What is the term for how the crisis in a story is resolved?

• Resolution

• Exposition

• Conflict

• Rising action

What effect can shorter paragraphs have in a story?

• Emphasize events

• Confuse the reader

• Slow down the pace

• Add unnecessary detail