Elements of Fiction Quiz

What is fiction?

• A type of poetry

• A historical account

• Literature with imaginary people, events, or places

• Literature based on real events

Which of the following is NOT a type of fiction?

• Novels

• Short stories

• Novellas

• Biographies

What is the climax in a plot?

• The beginning of the story

• The introduction of characters

• The most intense point of the story

• The resolution of the story

What does setting include?

• Only the location

• Only the time period

• Only the characters

• Time period, location, and weather

How does setting affect characters?

• It only affects the theme

• It only affects the plot

• It can change their lives

• It has no effect

What is the theme of a piece of fiction?

• The main character's journey

• The central idea of the work

• The setting of the story

• The conflict between characters

Which of the following is an example of symbolism?

• A dialogue between characters

• A flashback to the past

• A journey representing life

• A character's name

What is an allusion?

• A narrative style

• A plot twist

• A reference to another work or event

• A type of character

What does indirect characterization involve?

• The author tells the audience directly

• Only the character's thoughts

• Only the character's dialogue

• The author shows personality through actions

What is a dynamic character?

• A character that grows throughout the story

• A character that is always good

• A character with one trait

• A character that does not change