The Elements of Fiction Test

DO NOT WRITE ON THIS TEST. ON YOUR OWN PAPER, fill in the blank with the correct letter of the word that completes the sentence (example: 6. Z, 10. Q, etc): Fiction Word Bank: A) characters B) plot C) theme D) exposition E) protagonist F) main (round) G) dynamic H) rising action I) static J) antagonist K) minor (flat) L) climax M) traits N) setting O) foil P) short story or novel Q) time R) place S) falling action T) Shrek U) Donkey V) Gingerbread man UU) Lord Farquaad W) author’s bias X) audience Y) author’s purpose Z) inference ZZ) resolution

1. The main character of a story that is faced with a conflict is called the ______. 2. The ______may be the past, present, or future; daytime or nighttime; or any season of the year. This is the “when” of the story. 3. A character that possesses characteristics that are in sharp contrast to another character is called a ______character type. 4. An author must know what kind of ______he or she is writing for. This will help determine the nature of the writing. 5. ______was a dynamic character in the movie, Shrek. 6. The ______may be to persuade, inform, entertain, explain, or to express opinion (P.I.E.E.E.). 7. A character that is well-developed and plays a significant role in the story is called a ______character. 8. The ______, or qualities, that reveal the characters. 9. The ______in a story are the people, animals, or imaginary creatures who take part in the action. 10.The ______sets the stage for the story. Characters are introduced, and the setting is described. 11.The ______is the “where” of the story (city, town, state, country, house, room, etc.). 12.The sequence of events in a story are called the ______. 2

13.A ______character is a person who changes in personality or attitude during the story. 14.This character was a foil character to Shrek in the movie. 15.The ______of a story is the main message the writer wishes to share with the reader. This message might be a lesson about life or an insight into human nature. 16.The ______of a story is the person or thing who causes the conflict. 17.The ______occurs as the story continues. The conflict begins to unfold as the plot becomes more complex and problems and complications arise. Suspense builds as the characters struggle to find solutions to the conflict. 18.______was the antagonist in the movie Shrek. 19.______are the two types of fiction. 20.The ______occurs at conclusion of the story. Loose ends are tied up and you find out the outcome of the conflict. 21.An ______is a logical guess based on a detail from the story and knowledge from reading or personal experiences. 22.The ______is the turning point of the story. The action reaches a peak, and the outcome of the conflict is decided. 23.______may color how the author presents evidence and may lead to an author omitting facts unfavorable to his or her opinions. 24.The ______of a story is the time and place in which the action of the story happens. 25.A ______character is a person who does not change during the story. 26.A ______character is a character about whom the reader learns less and whose role in the story is supportive of the other characters. 27.______is a minor (or flat) character in the movie Shrek. 28. The ______is the sequence of events that lead to resolution.

*Extra Credit (2 points each)

Define the following Point of View: 1. Third Person Omniscient 2. Third Person Limited 3. First Person 4. Objective 3

Answer Key for Fiction & Eight Parts of Speech Test

Fiction

1. E. protagonist 2. Q. time 3. O. foil 4. X. audience 5. T. Shrek 6. Y. Author’s Purpose 7. F. Main (Round) 8. M. Traits 9. A. Characters 10.D. Exposition 11.R. Place 12. B. Plot 13. G. Dynamic 14. U. Donkey 15. C. Theme 16. J. Antagonist 17. H. Rising Action 18. UU. Lord Farquaad 19. P. Short Story or Novel 20. ZZ. Resolution 21. Z. inference 22. L. Climax 23. W. Author’s Bias 24. N. Setting 25. I. Static 26. K. Minor (Flat) 27. V. Gingerbread Man 28. S. Falling Action

Eight Parts of Speech 1. I. Complete Predicate 2. D. Noun 3. H. Interjection 4. A. Complete Subject 5. J. Pronoun 6. E. Adverb 7. F. Conjunction 8. C. Adjective 9. B. Verb 4

10. G. Preposition

**Extra Credit** (2 Points Each)

Define the following:

1. Third Person Omniscient-Narrator that knows all the thoughts, motives and feelings of each character. 2. Third Peron Limited-Narrator that knows the thoughts, motives and feelings of only one character. Stands outside the action. 3. First Person-Main character tells his/her own story and refers to himself/herself as “I”. 4. Objective-Narrator that does not tell the thoughts or feelings of anyone, so only action and words are reported.