Module 1 Exam

1. A story begins with an argument between a teenager and his mother about where he will spend the summer. What part of the story does the argument represent? Plot Setting Conflict Resolution 2. What is unique about the way characters in a novel develop, compared to characters in a poem or short story? Characters in a novel are less complex than in shorter works Characters are fully described at the start of a novel Characters develop more gradually in a novel Characters in a short poem are more complex than a novel 3. Which method of developing characters relies on descriptions of a character's words or actions to show the character's personality traits? Delayed Characterization Instant Characterization Direct Characterization Indirect Characterization 4. What is the purpose of complications in a novel's plot? Complications help a plot keep moving forward. Complications are easy for characters to overcome. Complications don't have any link to the plot. Complications relate only to theme, not plot. 5. What point of view does a personal narrative use? first-person third-person limited third-person omniscient second-person 6. Why is it important to use plenty of sensory details in a personal narrative? It makes the story's conflict and resolution more suspenseful. It helps readers feel as though they're sharing your experience. The plot reveals the personality traits of minor characters. Character development occurs after the plot is finished. 7. What are character traits? Character traits describe the setting of the story. Character traits explain the conflict and add suspense. Character traits hint towards the theme in a story. Character traits are the most important aspects of a fictional character's personality. 8. Sort the definitions and examples to show they are either Indirect or Direct Characterization. Click on each box and select which column it should be in. Direct Characterization Describing a character through their physical description, their likes and dislikes, or their job or profession. "Miyax knew when to stop dreaming and be practical." Indirect Characterization Describing a character through their thoughts, actions, speech, and dialogue. "She slid down the heave, brushed off her parka, and faced the tundra. 9. Which phrase from Julie of the Wolvesis an example of direct characterization? "'she must leave a trail to lead her home" she moved slowly and quietly, so as not to alarm him" "ran to the top of the den, and barked" "her black eyes, which slanted gracefully" 10. What is the term for the overall message of a story, what the author wants you to learn? Complication Theme Protagonist Characterization 11. Sort the definitions and examples to show whether they are internal or external conflict. Click on each box and select which column it should be in. Internal Conflict A conflict that happens within a character's heart or mind. Miyax is frightened and worried that she won't survive her attempt to leave Danial and reach San Francisco. External Conflict A conflict that occurs between a character and an outside force. Miyax is lost on the tundra and running out of food. Miyax wants Amaroq to take care of her, but Amaroq is wary. 12. What does flashback mean? Detailed memories that give the reader more information about a situation. Hints towards something that may happen in the future. Details that describe where and when the story takes place. The moral or message of the story that the author wants the reader to know. 13. What is the main purpose of back story, sometimes done through flashback, in a work of fiction? to reveal key details about a character's past to fill in gaps in the plot that might confuse readers to describe a characters key traits more directly to review the story's most important plot points