EL121 Units 5 + 6 Quiz

1. Different people have different points of view.

True

False

Because different people have different points of view and because different people see things differently, it is EXTREMELY important then who writes a story.

Explanation

Because different people have different points of view and because different people see things differently, it is EXTREMELY important then who writes a story.

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

True

False

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.

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.

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

True

False

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

Explanation

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

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

Thank you Ma'am

After Twenty Years

Araby

The Scarlet Ibis

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.

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.

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

Get into and enjoy

Not believe

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

Explanation

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

6. A story can have more than one theme.

True

False

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.

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.

7. 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

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

Explanation

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

8. A narrative is a ______ and a narrator is the ______ .

Storyteller - story

Point of view - perspective

Story - storyteller

Perspective - point of view

Explanation

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

Theme

Plot

Point of view

Setting

You have to memorize that definition!

Explanation

You have to memorize that definition!

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

True

False

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

Explanation

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

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

True

False

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.

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.

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

Symbolism

A metaphor

An allusion

A simile

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

Explanation

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

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

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.

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.

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

The Scarlet Ibis

Araby

A Letter From Gaza

The Tell Tale Heart

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.

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.

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

True

False

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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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

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.

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.