Exploring Elements of Creative Writing

Which of the following is an element of setting in a story?

• The protagonist's internal conflict

• The time period in which the story takes place

• The main character's dialogue

• The theme of the story

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is the point of view called when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following best describes a character trait?

• The setting of the story

• The character's favorite food

• The character's honesty

• The plot of the story

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which sense is primarily used in the following description: "The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air"?

• Sight

• Sound

• Smell

• Taste

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the narrative style used in the following sentence: "You walk into the room and see a mysterious figure."

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following is NOT a sensory detail?

• The bright red apple

• The loud crash of thunder

• The protagonist's internal monologue

• The sweet taste of chocolate

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the term for the physical and social context in which the action of a story occurs?

• Plot

• Setting

• Theme

• Characterization

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which point of view is used when the narrator is a character in the story and uses "I" or "we"?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following sentences uses sensory details effectively?

• The room was nice.

• The room was filled with the warm glow of the sunset, casting long shadows on the wooden floor.

• The room was big.

• The room was empty.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which narrative style is characterized by the narrator only knowing the thoughts and feelings of one character?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6