EL121 Units 5 + 6 Quiz

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Different people have different points of view.
- True
- False

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The EL121 Units 5 + 6 Quiz assesses understanding of narrative perspectives and techniques, including points of view, suspension of disbelief, and narrator roles. It enhances comprehension and enjoyment of literary texts, crucial for students of English literature.

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The point of view is the perspective or angle in which a story is told.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The statement accurately defines the concept of point of view in storytelling. Point of view refers to the narrator's position and how they perceive and present the events, characters, and information in a story. It determines the level of access to the characters' thoughts and feelings and influences the reader's understanding and interpretation of the narrative. Therefore, the statement is true.

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3.

We have an example of an 'epiphany' in the story 'Araby'.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

If you didn't get this right, you'll suffer with the next question.

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4.

We should suspend our disbelief when we read stories in order to _______________ them.
- Get into and enjoy
- Not believe
Correct Answer

A. Get into and enjoy

Explanation

If you keep criticizing everything you read and if you keep comparing the stories to real life, you will not enjoy the story.

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5.

"The distance or gap between romance & reality" is a theme for...
- Thank you Ma'am
- After Twenty Years
- Araby
- The Scarlet Ibis
Correct Answer

A. Araby

Explanation

Your idea about love and happiness in your head is bound to clash with love and happiness in reality because it is not as perfect as you imagined it in your head. This is clear in the story Araby.

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6.

A story can have more than one theme.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

In 'To Build a Fire' for example, one theme could be listen and learn from those more experienced than us. Another theme could be to never underestimate the power of nature.

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7.

A narrative is a ______ and a narrator is the ______ .
- Storyteller - story
- Point of view - perspective
- Story - storyteller
- Perspective - point of view
Correct Answer

A. Story - storyteller
8.

What are the 5 key elements of stories?
- Setting, plot, character, point of view, journey
- Setting, plot, character, point of view, conflict
- Setting, plot, character, point of view, narrative
- Setting, plot, character, point of view, theme
Correct Answer

A. Setting, plot, character, point of view, theme

Explanation

I'll personally strangle you if you get this wrong!!

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9.

The general idea, insight or meaning of a story is called the...
- Theme
- Plot
- Point of view
- Setting
Correct Answer

A. Theme

Explanation

You have to memorize that definition!

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10.

The limited omniscient narrator focuses on all the characters in a story.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The limited omniscient narrator focuses only on ONE of the characters in a story.

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11.

In a lot of the stories, the journey is a universal theme.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

If you really think about it, most stories take the reader on a journey. Not only is the journey exciting, but as the protagonist goes on the journey, he overcomes obstacles and in doing so, learns something about himself and his abilities and beliefs.

This journey could be a physical journey (To Build a Fire - physically traveling by himself. Araby - physical journey to the bazaar) or emotional journeys (A Letter from Gaza, Araby, To Build a Fire and many more stories).

More info on this on page 152.

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12.

"She jumped like a frog" is an example of...
- Symbolism
- A metaphor
- An allusion
- A simile
Correct Answer

A. A simile

Explanation

Simile = Comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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13.

"Small things can change great things later on" is a clear theme for which story?
- A Sound of Thunder
- The Tell Tale Heart
- A Letter From Gaza
- Araby
Correct Answer

A. A Sound of Thunder

Explanation

The man in "A Sound of Thunder" accidentally steps on and kills a butterfly when he went back to the past. When he goes back to the present, he realizes that the present has changed. This is related to the 'butterfly effect' which we talked about in class.

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14.

"The conflict between love and pride" is a theme for...
- The Scarlet Ibis
- Araby
- A Letter From Gaza
- The Tell Tale Heart
Correct Answer

A. The Scarlet Ibis

Explanation

Remember that the inner conflict of the narrator was pride against love. Unfortunately the narrator's pride won over him and that resulted in the death of his brother Doodle. Had his love been stronger, Doodle wouldn't have perished.

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15.

'Suspension of disbelief' means that you do not accept the events in a story as real.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

'Suspension of disbelief' means that when you read a story, you should believe and accept things as they are even if they are unrealistic.

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16.

What is the epiphany in 'Araby'?
- When the narrator found out that he truly loved the girl
- When the narrator found out the girl really loved him
- When the narrator went to the bazaar and heard the coins
- When the narrator found out how the girl truly felt about him
Correct Answer

A. When the narrator found out how the girl truly felt about him

Explanation

The adult narrator realized later in life that the girl never truly loved him and that he lived in a materialistic world where money and possessions were more important than feelings and emotions. There were many clues in the story that show that the girl had no feelings of love towards the narrator. Remember that she only spoke to him when she really wanted to go to the bazaar.

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17.

'The Tell Tale Heart' is written in what point of view?
- 1st person point of view
- Omniscient narrator
- Unreliable 1st person
- Limited omniscient narrator
Correct Answer

A. Unreliable 1st person

Explanation

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18.

'The Scarlet Ibis' is actually a _____________ for Doodle because of the way they both died.
- Allusion
- Symbol
- Irony
- Metaphor
Correct Answer

A. Symbol

Explanation

Remember this is also the title of the story, the bird (scarlet ibis) becomes a symbol for Doodle because of the similarity in the way they died. They both died due to the fact that they couldn't survive or adapt in the new environment they were put in.

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19.

"He pleaded for her forgiveness but Janet’s heart was cold iron" is an example of...
- Symbolism
- A metaphor
- An allusion
- A simile
Correct Answer

A. A metaphor

Explanation

Metaphor = Direct comparison.

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20.

How many different types of points of view do we have?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Correct Answer

A. 5

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El121 Units 5 + 6 Quiz

Different people have different points of view.

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The point of view is the perspective or angle in which a story is told.

We have an example of an 'epiphany' in the story 'Araby'.

We should suspend our disbelief when we read stories in order to _______________ them.

"The distance or gap between romance & reality" is a theme for...

A story can have more than one theme.

A narrative is a and a narrator is the .

What are the 5 key elements of stories?

The general idea, insight or meaning of a story is called the...

The limited omniscient narrator focuses on all the characters in a story.

In a lot of the stories, the journey is a universal theme.

"She jumped like a frog" is an example of...

"Small things can change great things later on" is a clear theme for which story?

"The conflict between love and pride" is a theme for...

'Suspension of disbelief' means that you do not accept the events in a story as real.

What is the epiphany in 'Araby'?

'The Tell Tale Heart' is written in what point of view?

'The Scarlet Ibis' is actually a _____________ for Doodle because of the way they both died.

"He pleaded for her forgiveness but Janet’s heart was cold iron" is an example of...

How many different types of points of view do we have?