Practice Test: Elements of Fiction

Instructions: Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. What is the definition of plot? a) The time and place of a story b) The sequence of events in a story c) The main character in a story d) The lesson or moral of a story

2. Which of the following is an example of external conflict? a) A character struggling with their own fears b) A character facing a natural disaster c) A character having an internal debate d) A character experiencing a dream

3. What is the definition of setting? a) The main problem or struggle in a story b) The time and place of a story c) The lesson or moral of a story d) The sequence of events in a story

4. Which of the following is an example of a dynamic character? a) A character who remains the same throughout the story b) A character who changes and grows throughout the story c) A character who is mysterious and unpredictable d) A character who is the antagonist

5. What is the definition of theme? a) The main character in a story b) The sequence of events in a story c) The lesson or moral of a story d) The time and place of a story

6. Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing? a) A character having a flashback to their childhood b) A character making a decision based on their instincts c) A character finding a mysterious object that will be important later d) A character having a conversation with a friend

7. What is the definition of point of view? a) The perspective from which a story is told b) The main problem or struggle in a story c) The time and place of a story d) The lesson or moral of a story

8. Which of the following is an example of third-person limited point of view? a) The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters b) The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character c) The narrator is a character in the story d) The narrator is an all-knowing observer

9. What is the definition of symbolism? a) The use of words to create a vivid image in the reader’s mind b) The representation of ideas or qualities through objects, characters, or events c) The repetition of sounds at the beginning of words d) The comparison of two unlike things using “like” or “as”

10. Which of the following is an example of a symbol? a) A character’s name b) A character’s physical appearance c) A character’s dialogue d) A character’s actions

Answer Key: 1. b) The sequence of events in a story 2. b) A character facing a natural disaster 3. b) The time and place of a story 4. b) A character who changes and grows throughout the story 5. c) The lesson or moral of a story 6. c) A character finding a mysterious object that will be important later 7. a) The perspective from which a story is told 8. b) The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character 9. b) The representation of ideas or qualities through objects, characters, or events 10. a) A character’s name