English 102 - Writing about Literature » Summer 2020 » Fiction Quiz

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Question #1
Which of the following is the character for whom readers are "rooting" (hoping will succeed)?
A.   archetype
B.   villain
C.   antagonist
D.   protagonist
Question #2
True or False: there can be more than one theme in a story.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
"Freytag's Pyramid" is a construct (designed by a man named Freytag) that explains the essential elements of a work of fiction. Which of the following are a part of his model? Check all that apply.,,
A.   archetype
B.   falling actions
C.   climax
D.   rising actions
E.   denouement
Question #4
What is an archetype?
A.   a foil
B.   foreshadowing
C.   a type of character that appears often throughout literature [and life]
D.   allegory
Question #5
True or False: in a novel, the main character undergoes challenge and/or change.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE

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