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.   villain
B.   protagonist
C.   archetype
D.   antagonist
Question #2
True or False: there can be more than one theme in a story.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
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.   denouement
B.   rising actions
C.   climax
D.   archetype
E.   falling actions
Question #4
What is an archetype?
A.   a foil
B.   a type of character that appears often throughout literature [and life]
C.   foreshadowing
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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