Question

1.
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The _____ introduces the characters, setting, and major conflict of a story.

resolution

exposition

climax

rising action
2.
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Stories that aim to portray the realities of life are in the genre of _____.

realistic fiction

historical fiction

fantasy

science fiction
3.
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The written text of a play, movie, television show, or radio broadcast is called a(n) _____.

stage direction

dialogue

script

aside

5.
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Saki's "The Open Window" is an example of a(n) _______, as it includes a story within the main story.

mystery

script

frame story

fantasy

7.
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Which of these identifies the major conflict in "The Open Window"?

Vera's internal conflict over whether or not to tell Mr. Nuttel the truth

Mr. Nuttel's external conflict with Vera because of her storytelling

Mr. Nuttel's internal conflict due to his nerves and increased by Vera's story

Mr. Nuttel's external conflict with Mrs. Sappleton over his dislike of dogs
8.
Select all the purposes of dialogue in a script.

tells the purpose of why the author chose the setting

advances the plot

introduces and increases the conflict

gives insight into the author's life

develops the characters
9.
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What is an internal monologue?

a character's thoughts written in words

a character's spoken words to another character

narration about a character

a description of a character's actions or emotions
10.
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A story that is set in another world or dimension and includes imaginary creatures and characters is in the genre of ______.

fantasy

realistic fiction

memoirs

historical fiction
11.
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In the ____ of a story, the conflict increases and events build toward the turning point of the story.

climax

rising action

resolution

exposition
12.
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Which of these is an example of irony from "The Open Window" by Saki?

Mr. Nuttel is supposed to be undergoing a nerve cure, but his nerves are worse after visiting Mrs. Sappleton.

Mr. Nuttel's sister gives him letters of introduction to some of the people who live in the town he visits.

Mrs. Sappleton is annoyed that Mr. Nuttel can only talk about his ailments.

Mr. Nuttel is afraid of dogs because he was once chased into a cemetery by a pack of dogs.

Answer 1

1. exposition

2. realistic fiction

3. script

5. frame story

7. Mr. Nuttel's internal conflict due to his nerves and increased by Vera's story

8. advances the plot; introduces and increases the conflict; develops the characters

9. a character's thoughts written in words

10. fantasy

11. rising action

12. Mr. Nuttel is supposed to be undergoing a nerve cure, but his nerves are worse after visiting Mrs. Sappleton.