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What is the definition of foreshadowing in a story?

The author's use of hints or clues to suggest events that will happen at the beginning of the story.

The author's use of hints or clues to suggest events that have already happened in the story.

The author's use of hints or clues to suggest events that may or may not happen later in the story. (correct)

The author's use of hints or clues to suggest events that are happening simultaneously in the story.

What is the difference between exposition and rising action in a story?

Exposition and rising action are the same thing in a story.

Exposition presents the setting, mood, and characters, while rising action is the events that lead to the climax. (correct)

Exposition is the most exciting point of the story and a turning point for the plot, while rising action is the beginning part of the story.

Exposition presents the setting, mood, and characters, while rising action is the final event in the plot that completes the story.

What is the purpose of setting in a story?

To give the reader a feeling about the story. (correct)

To create conflict between characters.

To introduce the sequence of events in the story.

To provide the author's point of view.

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Conflict is a confrontation between opposite forces.
Point of view is the perspective from which the story is told.
Setting is the time and place of the story.
Foreshadowing is the author's use of hints or clues to suggest events that will happen later in the story.
Mood is the feeling the reader gets from the story.
Plot is a sequence of events in a story.
Exposition is the beginning part of the story that presents the setting, mood, and characters.
Rising action is the events that lead to the climax.
Climax is the most exciting point of the story and a turning point for the plot.
Resolution is the final event in a plot that completes the story.

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Test your knowledge of key literary terms with this quiz! From conflict and point of view to setting and foreshadowing, this quiz covers the essentials. Can you distinguish between rising action and climax? Do you know what mood means in a story? Take this quiz to find out!