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Story and its elements - class-VIII

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The protagonist of a story is usually _____________ character.

  1. the least interesting

  2. the most interesting

  3. the most dynamic

  4. the least likable


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option B.
A protagonist is the main character of a story. The story revolves around the protagonist. So, the character of the protagonist is the 'most interesting' one so that the readers find the story interesting as well.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as they signify certain ways a protagonist can be portrayed but does not give an overall sense of the character.

The setting of a story answers _____ a story takes place.

  1. How

  2. Why

  3. Where

  4. When


Correct Option: C,D
Explanation:

Option A - 'How' is answered when the story is explained and not at the beginning of the story. Thus option A is incorrect.

Option B - 'Why' is answered when the story is explained in detail and reasons are given, it can't be explained in the setting of a story. Thus option B is incorrect.
Options C and D - 'Where and when' is always explained in the setting of the story as without the location and the time, the story can never begin. Thus options C and D are the correct answers.

You have been asked to write a story about a frog. 
What would be a suitable setting?

  1. A pond in rainy season

  2. An ocean in rainy season

  3. A child's study room

  4. An office room


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frogs are found in freshwater but they prefer ponds, lakes and marshes because the water doesn't move very fast. Therefore Option A is the most suitable answer.

The other options are incorrect because frogs aren't naturally found in oceans or rooms. 

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option:
A __________ character is one which does not change over time. Their personality does not transform, evolve or change.

  1. Static

  2. Dynamic

  3. Flat

  4. Round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A character who does not undergo any change in character, personality is called  Static character. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer. 

Whereas option B undergoes change or transform; Option C is the uncomplicated character and does not undergo such change; option D is the character with extremely complicated realistic manner.

Fill in the blank with the correct option:
A character in a story who goes through some sort of change is called a/an ________ character. 

  1. protagonist

  2. antagonist

  3. static

  4. dynamic


Correct Option: D

Fill in the blank with a suitable option. 

A __________ character is one which displays only one or two characteristics or personality traits. 

  1. flat

  2. round

  3. dynamic

  4. minor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Foster, a flat character is a simple character, shown by the author as having just one or two qualities, which generally remain the same throughout the story, not undergoing significant growth or changes. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer. 

Whereas option B is the character with extreme complex reality and personality, option C undergoes change or transform and option D is the insignificant character.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option:

___________ characters of a story are those around whom the plot or resolution of conflict revolves around. 

  1. Minor

  2. Main

  3. Dynamic

  4. Static


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Characters around whom the plot or resolution of conflict revolves around is called the main characters. Therefore option B is the correct answer.

Whereas Option A, i.e. Minor characters are the ones who has a name and contributes to the plot; Option C, the dynamic characters are the one who goes through a sort of change; and Option D, the static characters are the ones who doesn't go any significant change in personality or perspective over a course.

Fill in the blank:

_________ characters complement the major characters and help move the plot forward.

  1. Minor

  2. Major

  3. Round

  4. Flat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Minor characters are the ones who has a name and contributes to the plot or complements the major characters and help move the plot forward. Therefore option A is the correct option.

Whereas, option B, the major characters, are the ones around whom the plot and entire happenings revolves; Option C, round characters are the ones who are extremely realistic, complex and increases the complexity in throughout the story; option D, flat characters are the ones who are uncomplicated and do not change throughout a course of a work.

Imagine you wish to write a story about a princess. What would be a suitable setting?

  1. A castle in the Middle Ages

  2. A fishing boat

  3. A quiet farmhouse

  4. A prison


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 A princess is accustomed to a medieval setting with an essence of  royalty, lavishness and grandeur. A castle is a place where such setting is facilitated. Therefore Option A is a suitable answer.

Whereas a fishing boat, a quiet farmhouse and a prison are not privileged with such grandeur. Thus the other options are not suitable

Which of the following are not related to the setting of a story? 

  1. Where the story took place

  2. At what time of day the story took place

  3. Who were the main characters involved with

  4. What was the climate like


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The setting of a story is the environment, location and the time in which the story takes place. Therefore options A, B and C are related to the setting of a story.

As can be understood from above, option C is the correct answer because who the main characters were involved with does not relate to the environment, place or time of a story. 

By which of the following ways can a character be revealed?

  1. By their dialogues

  2. By their actions

  3. By their physical description

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Fill in the blank with a suitable option. 

A round character may also be ____________ . 

  1. a flat character

  2. a dynamic character

  3. a protagonist

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B,C
Explanation:

A round character undergoes complexities in reality and may also get changed or transform due to realistic and complex happenings and can also be the main character. Therefore options B and C both are correct.

Whereas Option A doesn't go through complexities, remains unchanged and is an insignificant character. Option D is incorrect because the correct answer has already been chosen. 

You must convey that a character is very clumsy. Which of the following is the best way to do this?

  1. By stating that he/she is very clumsy.

  2. By describing an event when the person accidentally tripped.

  3. By modifying the way the person speaks

  4. By revealing how the other characters perceive him/her


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way, out of the given options, to convey the readers that a character is very clumsy is by revealing how the other characters perceive or see him/her. Therefore option D is the correct option.

Option A is incorrect because simply stating that he/she is clumsy not enough for the readers to be convinced that the character is indeed clumsy. It lacks imagination. 
Option B is incorrect because anyone can accidentally trip and with a single incident the readers can't consider it being characteristic of a clumsy person.
Modifying the way the character speaks can in no way be connected him/her being clumsy. Hence option C is also incorrect. 

In any story, the characters should be realistic. How would you do this?

  1. By making all the characters flawed

  2. By writing only about real people

  3. By making each character speak at least one dialogue

  4. By showing the strengths and weaknesses of the characters


Correct Option: D

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option:
A flat character may also be ___________ .

  1. a round character

  2. a protagonist

  3. a static character

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B,C
Explanation:

A flat character does not undergo any complex reality, therefore, may not go through any transformation in personality. Any character in a story can be flat, including main characters or the protagonist. Just because a character is flat doesn't necessarily mean that they are dull or poorly-written. It just means that they are one-dimensional Therefore both options B and C both are correct. 

Whereas option A goes through extremely complex reality and is the exact opposite of a flat character. Option D is incorrect because the correct answers have already been chosen. 

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option:
A/An __________ character is one in whom the main character confides and thus helps reveal the latter's personality, thoughts or intentions. 

  1. flat

  2. antagonist

  3. stock

  4. confidante


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A confidante is someone in whom the main character confides. He reveals the central character's thoughts, intentions, and personality traits. Therefore Option D is the correct answer.

Whereas option A is the character who doesn't undergo any complexities; option B is the character of enmity; option C is the stereotypical fiction character.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option:
While writing a story, the protagonist must ________________ .

  1. be an immediately likable character

  2. never make mistakes

  3. have a wealth of knowledge

  4. be the character around whom the plot revolves


Correct Option: D

Which of the following does not help create a setting with a 'happy' mood?

  1. bright sunlight

  2. stormy night

  3. green grass

  4. birds chirping


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A happy mood is facilitated by option A, C and D as there are elements of freshness, colours and liveliness but Option B suggests the mood of dark, desolate and uprooting setting which does not help to create a happy mood. Therefore option B is the correct answer.

When the setting is not essential for the story or plot, it is called a ___________ setting. 

  1. Unimportant

  2. Backdrop

  3. Integral

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

Identify the mood created by the following elements of setting:
Weather: warm and sunny
Climate: pleasant
Time of day: early morning
Locale: busy suburban district
Geography: many people, park, playground

  1. Happy

  2. Humorous

  3. Sad

  4. Peaceful


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mood created by the given elements is warm and pleasant, therefore, option A is the most suitable answer.

Whereas option B is suitable for a funny and playful background; option C is suitable for a dark, gloomy and unchanged climate; option D is suited mostly in the serene, peaceful ambience with a touch of favourable nature.

Identify the mood created by the following elements of setting:
Weather: cold and snowy
Climate: winter
Time of day: late afternoon
Locale: quiet neighborhood, a room in a small house
Lighting: dim 

  1. Celebratory

  2. Calm

  3. Exciting

  4. Melancholy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Options A and C requires a setting of a lively, joyous and bright environment with vibrant colours and happy moods; and option D is suited in the elements like gloomy, dark and sad environment.

The mood of cold, snowy winter in the late afternoon, when there is still dim lighting from the setting sun in a quiet neighbourhood suggests a calm and peaceful setting. Therefore option B is the correct answer. 

Which of the following can be used to describe the setting of a hospital?

  1. Dark rooms, musky smell

  2. Smell of burning wood, forest

  3. White sheets, smell of disinfectant

  4. Dining table, smell of food cooking


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The setting of a hospital is always accompanied by the smell of disinfectants and a place where white sheets are used to keep the surroundings hygienic. Therefore option C is the correct answer.

Options A, B and D are incorrect because dark, musky rooms, the forest or dining tables are not associated with hospitals in any way. Therefore, these options are incorrect. 

You are writing a story. You plan to create characters who are poor yet happy. 
Which of the following would be a suitable setting for your story?

  1. A farm

  2. A seaside villa

  3. A forest

  4. An island


Correct Option: A

The type of setting which influences the plot, characters or theme of the story is called a/an _________ setting. 

  1. integral

  2. backdrop

  3. background

  4. Setting cannot affect the theme


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is not an element of the setting?

  1. Weather and climate

  2. Time of year

  3. Time of war

  4. Language spoken by characters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The setting of a story is the time, environment and geographical location within the narrative. Therefore, Options A, B and C are vital elements of the setting for a story.

Option D is the correct answer as the language spoken by characters is not connected to the time, environment or location of a story. Hence option D is not an element of the setting. 

Which of the following does not help create a setting with an 'angry' mood?

  1. Soft music

  2. Fire

  3. strong winds

  4. thunder and lightning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Angry mood is always associated with fire, rage gushes of winds, thunder lightning and an unsettling or unstable setting. Option B,C and D provide the angry mood but option A is associated with calm, peaceful, serene mood . Therefore option A is the correct answer.

You are writing a story. You plan to create characters who are strict, reserved, and highly educated.
Which of the following would be a suitable setting for your story?

  1. A castle in the 17th century.

  2. A railway station

  3. An old mansion

  4. A factory warehouse


Correct Option: C

Which of the following can be used to hint that the setting is a supermarket?

  1. Glittering shoes and purses behind the glass window

  2. Lines of cereal boxes stacked on the shelves

  3. Small wooden chairs and tables in a row

  4. Leaves strewn across the dark, moist soil


Correct Option: B

Select the best exposition to introduce the given character:

Henry is a very silent child and does not have any friends. 

  1. Henry was a very silent child and did not have any friends.

  2. Once upon a time, there was a boy named Henry who was quiet and did not have any friends.

  3. Say hello to Henry. He is a quiet boy without any friends.

  4. Henry was not fond of people, and people seemed to leave him alone too.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
An exposition is a form of background information given to a character, plot or story, to provide more insight into that character or plot.
Option D: This option introduces the character by saying that 'Henry is a silent child and does not have any friends', without using the exact words again. So, the reader is able to understand the character better, by concluding that Henry does not like people, hence he does not have friends.
So, option D is correct.
Options A, B and C simply state the same words about the character again 'Henry was silent', 'without friends'. These words do not introduce the character 'Henry' or give more information about it. Hence options A, B and C are wrong.

While writing an exposition, one must be careful not to do which of the following?

  1. Use complex sentences

  2. Reveal the plot of the story

  3. Write briefly

  4. Provide useful information


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An exposition is a literary device used to introduce background information or a backstory of a character or plot.

Option B: An exposition describes a scene, character or plot and hence reveals more information about it.
But, it does not reveal the entire plot of the story. The function of an exposition is to help the reader understand the plot/character better, and not reveal the story itself. Hence option B is correct.
Option A: An exposition can use complex sentences.
Options C and D: An exposition should preferably be brief, and it should provide information useful to the story.
Hence options A, C and D are wrong.

Which of the following is an example of a part of an exposition?
Choose the best option:

  1. The very next day, she woke up to find herself in a new place ...

  2. Once upon a time, there lived a gracious king ...

  3. Finally, the witch was dead ...

  4. There was only one way out ...


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 An exposition is 'a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory'.

In literature, it's a literary device that introduces background information about events, settings, characters or other elements of a work to the reader.
Option B: This line 'once upon a time...' introduces a story, which is a part of a story. Hence option B is correct.
Option A: This line is a continuation of a story, and in the middle of a scene.
It does not reveal any background information.
Option C: This line is a conclusion and does not reveal any background information.
Option D: This line is a narration of an event and not a backstory.
Hence options A, C and D are wrong.

Why writer's give advice "show, don't tell"?

  1. It's a good idea for writers to include pictures along with their words.

  2. Writers should never give any information directly to their readers.

  3. Readers experience the story more emotionally when presented with sensory detail rather than summarized information.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C: This option is correct because that is what the writer means by the words "show, don't tell". The reader will experience the scene better when it is presented well enough for the reader to imagine, rather than just being fed with details.

Consider this example:
'While Rachel was sang to herself behind the wheels, she didn't realize a white Pomeranian in front of her car, and by the time she stopped her car, it was too late. She quickly leaped out of the car to see that the pup was like in its own pool of blood. It led out a short, whimpering cry and then stopped breathing.'
The reader will react more to a puppy's death scene when the writer presents how the puppy died, than when the writer simply says 'Rachel lost focus and run over a puppy'.
Hence, option C is correct.
Option A: This option gives the literal meaning of "show, don't tell". But, this is not what the writer advises to do.
Option B: This line does not explain why the writer advises so.
Hence, options A and B are wrong.
Option D is wrong because the answer lies only in option C.

The alligator has a u-shaped, round snout and tends to live in freshwater swamps and streams. The crocodile has a long, V-shaped nose and can live in saltier waters as well as freshwater habitats.

The above excerpt is an example of __________________ 

  1. Personification

  2. Satire

  3. Exposition

  4. Simile


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Exposition is used to introduce background information about events, settings, characters, or other elements to the audience or readers. in the given passage, the writer is trying to set characteristics of an alligator. 

Thus, option C is the correct answer. 
Satire is used to expose someone's stupidity or criticize someone by using humour or irony. 
Personification is used to represent an abstract quality.  
A simile is a kind of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind. 

What is the framework of a story called?

  1. Moral

  2. Structure

  3. Title

  4. Theme


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Moral is the inherent message contained in the story. Readers can deduce it only after going through the full story.
Structure is the framework of a story, the first raw draft the author creates.
Title is the first impression of the story. The readers tend to associate themselves with any text first through the title.
Theme is like a genre like horror, comic, sentimental etc.

Thus, Option B is correct.

Hearing that a zookeeper has managed to train a lion to live in the same cage as a lamb, a man pays a visit to see if it's true. Amazingly, the man finds the animals lying next to each other. 'How did you do this?' he asks the keeper. 'Is this a trick?' 'No', replies the zookeeper, 'this has been going on for three months now. I don't mind telling you, though,' he confides, 'we've had to replace the lamb a few times.

To what genre does the story belong?

  1. Horror

  2. Romance

  3. Comedy

  4. Satire


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The correct genre for the given story is Option C. It is a comedy story because the content is humorous and comedy also focuses on creating triumph over unpleasant circumstances. Option A is incorrect as the Horror stories focuses on crating a fear among the readers. Option B is incorrect as Romantic stories generally have cheerful or optimistic endings. Option D is incorrect as a Satire is used to criticize foolishness or corruption of an individual or a society.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:

Another word for story is ___________ . 

  1. poem

  2. narrative

  3. essay

  4. play


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct answer is Option B.

Another word for story is narrative. A story is a fictional account that has a beginning and end and contains characters. This applies to a narrative also.
Thus this is the correct answer.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
POEM is a form of literature that employs rhythmic properties of language.
An ESSAY is a form of academic writing 
A play is a form of fiction represented in performance.
Hence option B is the correct answer.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option:

A __________ character is one which does not change over time. Their personality does not transform, evolve or change.

  1. Static

  2. Dynamic

  3. Flat

  4. Round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A character who does not undergo any change in character, personality is called  Static character. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer. 

Whereas option B undergoes change or transform; Option C is the uncomplicated character and does not undergo such change; option D is the character with extremely complicated realistic manner.

A _________ character is well developed and has a complex personality which may at times be contradictory. 

  1. protagonist

  2. flat

  3. static

  4. round


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A round character will be well developed and have multiple facets to their personality. Like real people, they're complicated, and sometimes their desires and motivations are contradictory. Therefore, Option D is the correct answer. 

Whereas option C is the character which doesn't undergoes any change or transform; Option B is the uncomplicated character and does not undergo such change; option A is the main or leading character.

A/An ___________ character helps to reveal the traits or qualities of another character through contrast. These characters help us know more about the other character.

  1. Flat

  2. Foil

  3. Antagonist

  4. Round


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A Foil character helps to reveal the traits of another character through contrast. This character helps us to know more about the other character. 

Option B is the correct answer.
Whereas option A means the character which does not change and is uncomplicated; option C means an adversary or an enemy character; option D means a character with extreme complex and reality.

Fill in the blank:

__________ characters are 'stereotypical' characters that readers can readily identify and recognize. 

  1. Protagonist

  2. Antagonist

  3. Stock

  4. Confidante


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A Stock character is a stereotyped character easily recognized by readers or audiences from recurrent appearances in literary or folk tradition, usually within a specific genre such as comedy or fairy tale. Therefore option C is the correct answer.

Whereas option A means the main character of the story; option B means the rival or the enemy of the protagonist; option D means the character with whom one share private matters.

You are writing a story. You plan to create a character who is rich and feared.
Which of the following would be a suitable setting for your story?

  1. An office building

  2. A small coffee shop

  3. A stately mansion

  4. A school


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Character who is rich and feared is usually found in the setting of stately mansion as it shows a noble, aristocratic ambiance. Therefore option C is the most suitable answer

Whereas option A shows an official setting where employees work; option B is a place for a friendly meet; and option D is a place where education is provided to children.

You want to convey to the reader that a character is depressed. Which of the following is the best way to do this?

  1. By stating that the character is depressed

  2. By stating that the character's friends think he/she is depressed

  3. By describing the characters routine

  4. By describing the person's lack of motivation at work


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The best way to describe a character in a story is to make the reader sympathize with him/her. The character's personal experiences, instances that have led him to become depressed, and bringing the other characters' viewpoints about his depression affect the way the reader perceives the character.
Directly stating that the character is depressed does not really produce a desirable effect on the reader. Hence option A is incorrect.
Option B: By using the voices of others, like the character's friends, the narrator can best portray that he/she is depressed. Hence option B is correct.
Option C: The character's routine does not link up with his emotions. Depression is a state of extreme sadness, an emotion. His routine will tell the reader what he does every day. It does not tell the reader how he feels. Hence C is incorrect.
Option D: Similarly, 'the character's lack of motivation at work' is in relation to his profession and not depression. Hence D is also incorrect.

Which of the following does not help create a setting which conveys a 'disgusted' mood?

  1. Dirty dishes in the sink

  2. soiled bathroom floor

  3. stains on the carpet

  4. polished mantlepiece


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Disgusted mood suggests something to be spoiled, dirty or stained. Option A,B and C provides the disgusted mood but option suggest a polished ,clean and likeable mood which does not help create a setting conveying a disgusted mood. Therefore option D is the correct answer.

Identify the mood created by the following elements of setting:
Weather: Cold and damp
Climate: unchanging
Time of day: evening
Locale: small town
Geography: bare and few trees, small shrubs, moist, dark soil

  1. Happy

  2. Humorous

  3. Depressing

  4. Angry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The mood created by the following elements is gloomy, depressing, dark, i.e. option C is the most suitable option. 

Whereas other options are suitable for the elements like  bright and sunny, evolving and developing, spacious place with greenery and scenic beauty.

Which of the following does not help create a setting with a 'haunting' mood?

  1. An empty lake house

  2. An old castle

  3. A busy bakery

  4. A forest at night


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A haunting mood suggests an impression of bleak emptiness, old, deserted, dark setting. Options A, B and C provide the setting of haunting mood but option C does not help in creating a haunting setting because it is full of liveliness and a crowded place. Therefore option C is the correct answer

Which of the following does not help create a desolate setting?

  1. Rainy weather

  2. Spring season

  3. Few trees

  4. Few people


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Desolate setting means uninhabited, giving an impression of emptiness or feeling or showing great unhappiness or loneliness. Options A, C and D provide a similar mood of emptiness and loneliness. 

Option B does not create a desolate setting because spring season is all about cheerfulness, brightness and colour. Therefore option B is the correct option.

Which of the following can be used to hint that the setting is an office?

  1. Neatly arranged rows of books on shelves

  2. Large chandeliers hanging from the ceiling

  3. A green field surrounded by a thousand seats

  4. Piles of files and folders on a desk


Correct Option: D

Which of the following does not help create a celebratory mood for a story?

  1. Balloons

  2. Colourful banners

  3. Dim lights

  4. Many people


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A celebratory mood is always facilitated by balloons, cheerfulness, colourful banners and many people. Therefore, option C is the least helpful element of this mood as dim lights create a sombre or bleak mood.

What is the setting of the following text?
(adapted from Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte)

On an afternoon in October, or the beginning of November - a fresh watery afternoon, when the turf and paths were rustling with moist, withered leaves, and the cold blue sky was half hidden by cloudsdark grey streamers, rapidly mounting from the west, and boding abundant rain. I requested my young lady to forego her ramble, because I was certain of showers. She refused; and I unwillingly donned a cloak, and took my umbrella to accompany her on a stroll to the bottom of the park. On one side of the road rose a high, rough bank, where hazels and stunted oaks, with their roots half exposed, held uncertain tenure: the soil was too loose for the latter; and strong winds had blown some nearly horizontal.

  1. Late October or early November, afternoon

  2. End of rainy season

  3. Windy day

  4. Winter afternoon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Setting states the geographical location, culture and hour. and in the given passage mentions the setting is mentioned as "on an afternoon in October, or the beginning of November" which is pointed out in option A. Therefore option A is the correct answer.

The other options are incorrect because they are not supported by the given passage. 

Why is exposition important in a story?
Choose the best option:

  1. It helps the reader learn new things.

  2. It increases interest in the reader.

  3. It provides necessary information.

  4. It helps the reader foresee the ending.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Option C: In order to completely understand a character or a story, some form of background information on the important characters is essential. Without an exposition, the reader would not have a clear understanding or context of the plot. Hence option C is most suitable: exposition provides the necessary information to a story.
Option A: This is not the reason behind an exposition. It does make the reader learn new things about character and plot, but for the sake of the story. Hence it isn't the main purpose.
Option B: Similarly, exposition does not necessarily increase the reader's interest. It isn't the main reason.
Option D: Background information describes the past, so that the reader can understand the present better. Foreseeing the future is a far shot.
Hence options A, B and D are wrong.

Fill in the blank with a suitable option:

While writing an exposition, one must ______________________ . 

  1. reveal the plot of the story

  2. use as few words as possible to reveal background information

  3. only reveal information that is connected to the characters

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An exposition is a literary device used to introduce background information or a backstory of a character or plot.

Option B: One must write an exposition in few words. An exposition is an introduction or a backstory, and if it goes into too much detail, the reader would get lost in the past and lose track of the present story. Hence option B is correct.
Options A and C: An exposition introduces the plot, and does not reveal the plot. The latter would be a form of summary to the story.
Also, an exposition can be based on character, setting or plot. It's not necessary that it must only be connected to the characters.
Hence options A and C are wrong.
Option D is wrong because the answer lies in B.

Select the best exposition to introduce the given:

A war took place a few years ago and many houses lay in ruins because of it. 

  1. The houses lay in ruins because of the war in the past.

  2. The scars of the war were still evident: houses were but fragile blocks of brick.

  3. The war destroyed many houses, causing them to lay in ruins.

  4. Long ago, there was a war. It destroyed many houses.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An exposition is a literary device used to introduce background information or a backstory of a character or plot.

Option B: This sentence: 'the scars of the war', followed by the description of the houses 'houses were but fragile blocks of brick' is an introduction to the given line 'a war took place a few years ago...'
Hence this is the best exposition that can give a proper background to a war and its resulting ruins.
So, option B is correct.
Options A, C and D: These sentences repeat the same thing that's already given in the question 'A war took place...' There's no background given by these options. They aren't suitable expositions as they don't describe the scene or explain the line, but repeat the same line again.
Hence options A, C and D are wrong.

Which option(s) best identifies the use of exposition in literature?

  1. To show a contrast

  2. To express conflicting ideas

  3. To reveal background information

  4. To remove unwanted information


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C: An exposition is 'a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory'.

In literature, it's a literary device that introduces background information about events, settings, characters or other elements of a work to the reader. Hence option C is correct.
Options A, B and D: These options do not describe what an exposition is. Hence options A, B and D are wrong.

In what forms may exposition be used in a story?

  1. Through dialogue

  2. Through narration of facts

  3. Through a prologue

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An exposition can be used in various forms:

Dialogue: Characters talking to each other is one way of revealing background information, when they're describing past events or incidents in their conversation.

Narration of facts: Between scenes, the writer can add facts to story for revealing more information about the characters and setting.

Backstory/prologue: Some stories or books have a 'prologue' before the first chapter or scene, to lay out the background information and the events that brought the main character where he is in the start of the story.


Hence option D 'all of the above' is correct.
Options A, B and C are, individually, incorrect.

What kind of literary device is the following:

"A long time ago, in a kingdom far far away, there lived a king and queen who wished for a child."

  1. Satire

  2. Imagery

  3. Exposition

  4. Personification


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An exposition is a literary device used to introduce background information or a backstory of a character or plot.

Option C: The given sentence 'a long time ago...' is an introductory sentence that begins a story. It sets the background for the plot. Hence, option C is correct.
Option A: Satire is the use of humour or irony to ridicule someone's vices.
Option B: 'Imagery' is the 'visually descriptive or figurative language' that makes a scene more vivid and live to a reader.
Option D: Personification is adds human characteristics to objects, to bring it to life.
These literary devices are not reflected in the given sentence. Hence options A, B and D are wrong.

Identify the best way to reveal the given information in an exposition:

He is respected by all. 

  1. There was no-one who did not acknowledge him with a nod or a bow of the head as he walked by.

  2. Everyone respected him.

  3. "I know him. He is a well-respected man."

  4. Once upon a time, there was a man who was respected by everyone.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An exposition is a literary device used to introduce background information or a backstory of a character or plot.

An exposition describes a scene, character or plot and hence reveals more information about it.
Hence, it would be best to 'show' a scene' rather than simply 'telling' what happened.
Option A describes a character by saying that 'there was nobody who did not acknowledge his presence'. This concludes to the main point that 'he' is respected by all.
Hence option A is correct.
Options B, C and D simply repeat the line 'he is respected by all'. It does not show 'how'. Hence these aren't suitable expositions and options B, C and D are wrong.

Choose the best option to complete the sentence:

While writing an exposition, one should ____________________.

  1. only use dialogue

  2. use short phrases and sentences

  3. use a single sentence

  4. 'show' instead of 'telling'


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An exposition is a literary device used to introduce background information or a backstory of a character or plot.

Option D: An exposition describes a scene, character or plot and hence reveals more information about it.
Hence, it would be best to 'show' a scene' rather than simply 'telling' what happened.
For example, instead of just saying 'I love chocolate' one can say 'I would smack my lips over any food item with chocolate in it'. Hence option D is correct.
Option A: Dialogue is one of the ways of writing an exposition, but not the only way.
Option B: Using short phrases and sentences isn't a necessity while writing an exposition.
Option C: A single sentence may not always be sufficient to introduce a character or plot. Sometimes it may require a few pages, like in a prologue.
Hence options A, B and C are wrong.

What kind of literary device is the following:

Once upon a time, there were three bears. There was a Daddy Bear, who was very big, a Mama Bear, who was middle-sized, and a Baby Bear, who was very small.

  1. Exposition

  2. Euphemism

  3. Metaphor

  4. Anecdote


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An exposition is a literary device used to introduce background information about a character, an event or a setting.

Option A: The given lines give background information about a story revolving three bears. Hence it's an exposition and option A is correct.
Option B: A euphemism is a polite expression that replaces a more harsh or offensive one.
Option C: A metaphor is a figure of speech that refers to similarities between unrelated things.
Option D: An anecdote is a short or interesting story about an incident or person.
Options B, C and D do not reflect in the given lines. Hence options B, C and D are wrong.

Which of the following passages from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is an example of exposition?

  1. And then the chair was facing Frank, and he saw what was sitting in it. His walking stick fell to the floor with a clatter. He opened his mouth and let out a scream. He was screaming so loudly that he never heard the words the thing in the chair spoke as it raised a wand. There was a flash of green light, a rushing sound, and Frank Bryce crumpled. He was dead before he hit the floor.

  2. Harry was used to getting onto platform nine and three-quarters by now. It was a simple matter of walking straight through the apparently solid barrier dividing platforms nine and ten. The only tricky part was doing this in an unobtrusive way, so as to avoid attracting Muggle attention. They did it in groups today; Harry, Ron, and Hermione went first; they leaned casually against the barrier, chatting unconcernedly, and slide sideways through it and as they did so, platform nine and three-quarters materialized in front of them.

  3. There were rocks littering the lake bottom. He dived and snatched up a particularly jagged one and returned to the statue. He began to hack at the ropes binding Ron, and after several minutes hard work, they broke apart. Ron floated, unconscious, a few inches above the lake bottom, drifting a little in the ebb of the water.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An exposition introduces background information about events, settings and characters in a story.

An exposition helps the reader understand the story better, by describing a person or a scene.
Option B: This paragraph describes a scene where the character Harry, Ron and Hermione walk through platform nine and three-quarters. Hence this is an example of an exposition and option B is correct.
Options A and C: These passages contain significant plot actions 'Frank Bryce...was dead before he hit the floor' and 'Ron floated above the lake bottom...'
Expositions do not reveal plot actions, hence options A and C are wrong.
Option D is wrong because A and C are also wrong.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word:


A narrative answers the question ___________

  1. Who did it?

  2. What happened?

  3. What went wrong?

  4. How do you do this?


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events. It gives us a vivid description of the formation and execution of the points that join events together. Rest of the information we need to decipher from the narrative. So, Option B is correct. The other options are incorrect as the readers or the audience tend to find the answers from the narrative themselves.

What does 'characters' of a story mean?

  1. Theme

  2. Events

  3. People

  4. Moral


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Characters are the people involved in a story. Sequence of Events is called the Plot. Moral is the inherent message contained in a story. Theme is the genre in which a story is placed. Hence, Option C is correct.

What is the plot of a story?

  1. sequence of events

  2. people

  3. headline

  4. structure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plot of a story is the sequence of events in which the story is framed. The People are the Characters. Headline is the Title. The framework of a story is called its Structure. Hence, option A is correct.

What is moral of a story?

  1. the message the story contains 

  2. the headline

  3. the framework of a story

  4. the characters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moral of a story is the message contained in the story. The framework of a story is called its structure. The headline is the title. The characters are the people in the story. Hence, option A is correct.

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word:

The most important thing to do when you start a narrative is to __________.

  1. name all the characters

  2. say when the action took place

  3. make the reader want to read on

  4. explain where the action took palce


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary motive of any author should be to make the narrative engaging for the readers. If the readers like the way events unfold in a narrative, then only will they continue to read. And if they continue to read, they'll slowly come to know what the narrative has in store for them and will find the answers of the other options from the narrative itself. So, Option C is correct and the other options are wrong.

Fill in the blank from the options listed below:


One way to keep events in order when you write a narrative is to ___________ .

  1. write about a real life event

  2. use consistent verb-tenses

  3. look in a family scrapbook for story ideas

  4. choose an interesting place to write about


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Keeping in mind the chronology of events is very important while framing a narrative. So, maintaining the sequence of tenses becomes all the more essential for proper production of a narrative. Thus, option B is correct. The other options are incorrect because they are just certain store-houses where one can get ideas to frame a narrative. They do not say anything about the construction of a narrative.

Arrange the following dramatic arcs as they appear in the plot of the story.

a. Falling action
b. Rising action 
c. Exposition
d. Denouement
e. Climax

  1. c-b-e-a-d

  2. d-b-e-a-c

  3. c-b-d-e-a

  4. c-b-d-a-e


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In simple terms, the dramatic arc is shaped by the beginning, middle, and end of a story. The story begins with a brief introduction of the characters, setting, narrative, etc. i.e. exposition which is the first arc. Next is the rising action which is usually prompted by a key trigger (also known as the inciting incident). Such an incident rolls the dice and causes a series of events to escalate, setting the rest of the story in motion. Next comes the climax which will tie the loopholes together and reveal a higher truth. In the falling action, the authors start resolving the remaining subplots and mini-conflicts. The denouement in simpler terms is the wrapping up of the story. It is also known as the resolution. Hence the correct sequencing is c-b-e-a-d, i.e. option A.

Fill in the blank with the correct word:


Another word for narrative is _______________

  1. poem

  2. story

  3. play

  4. title


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events or a story. Thus, Option B is correct and the other options cancel out.

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