Narrative Conventions Quiz

Setting shapes mood and influences character decisions, consisting of time and place.
Backstory provides context through relevant past events impacting the current narrative.
Chekhov’s Gun involves introducing an object early that becomes significant later in the story.
Medias Res refers to starting amidst action, engaging readers immediately.
Narrative Hook is a captivating opening that draws readers in.
Cliffhanger creates tension with an abrupt, unresolved situation for the main character.
Flash Forward jumps to a future scene, while Flashback revisits past events for context.
Plot Twist introduces an unexpected turn in the storyline.
Deus Ex Machina is an unforeseen, convenient solution to a complex problem.
Story Within a Story features a secondary narrative integrated into the main plot.
Foreshadowing offers hints about future events to build anticipation.
Exposition/Orientation introduces characters, setting, and plot essentials.
Complication occurs as conflict escalates, creating rising tension.
Climax marks a pivotal moment in the story, bringing about significant change.
Falling Tension follows the climax, leading toward resolution.
Denouement offers closure, resolving all plot lines and character arcs.

Conflict drives the story:
- Man vs. Man involves a struggle between characters.
- Man vs. Himself delves into a character’s internal conflicts.
- Man vs. Nature confronts challenges posed by natural forces.

First Person POV uses "I" pronouns to present the narrator's perspective.
Second Person POV directly addresses the reader with "you," creating an immersive experience.
Third Person POV narrates the story using "he/she," allowing for varied perspectives.
Omniscient POV grants insight into all characters' thoughts and feelings.
Limited POV focuses on a single character's internal experience.

Direct Characterization explicitly describes a character’s attributes.
Indirect Characterization allows readers to infer traits through actions and dialogue.

Theme encapsulates the main message or idea of the narrative.
Symbols are objects or characters representing deeper meanings beyond their literal sense.
Mood reflects the emotional atmosphere of the narrative.
Tone conveys the writer's attitude toward the subject matter or audience.

Feminism examines women's identities within literature.
New Historicism/Historical criticism analyzes works within their historical contexts.
Formalist/New Criticism looks at textual elements like symbols and structure for analysis.
Reader’s Response emphasizes the reader’s role in interpreting narratives.
Psychological Criticism explores the psychological motivations of characters and authors.
Archetypal Criticism identifies universal symbols, themes, and recurring archetypes in literature.

Setting shapes mood and influences character decisions, consisting of time and place.
Backstory provides context through relevant past events impacting the current narrative.
Chekhov’s Gun involves introducing an object early that becomes significant later in the story.
Medias Res refers to starting amidst action, engaging readers immediately.
Narrative Hook is a captivating opening that draws readers in.
Cliffhanger creates tension with an abrupt, unresolved situation for the main character.
Flash Forward jumps to a future scene, while Flashback revisits past events for context.
Plot Twist introduces an unexpected turn in the storyline.
Deus Ex Machina is an unforeseen, convenient solution to a complex problem.
Story Within a Story features a secondary narrative integrated into the main plot.
Foreshadowing offers hints about future events to build anticipation.
Exposition/Orientation introduces characters, setting, and plot essentials.
Complication occurs as conflict escalates, creating rising tension.
Climax marks a pivotal moment in the story, bringing about significant change.
Falling Tension follows the climax, leading toward resolution.
Denouement offers closure, resolving all plot lines and character arcs.

Conflict drives the story:
- Man vs. Man involves a struggle between characters.
- Man vs. Himself delves into a character’s internal conflicts.
- Man vs. Nature confronts challenges posed by natural forces.

First Person POV uses "I" pronouns to present the narrator's perspective.
Second Person POV directly addresses the reader with "you," creating an immersive experience.
Third Person POV narrates the story using "he/she," allowing for varied perspectives.
Omniscient POV grants insight into all characters' thoughts and feelings.
Limited POV focuses on a single character's internal experience.

Direct Characterization explicitly describes a character’s attributes.
Indirect Characterization allows readers to infer traits through actions and dialogue.

Theme encapsulates the main message or idea of the narrative.
Symbols are objects or characters representing deeper meanings beyond their literal sense.
Mood reflects the emotional atmosphere of the narrative.
Tone conveys the writer's attitude toward the subject matter or audience.

Feminism examines women's identities within literature.
New Historicism/Historical criticism analyzes works within their historical contexts.
Formalist/New Criticism looks at textual elements like symbols and structure for analysis.
Reader’s Response emphasizes the reader’s role in interpreting narratives.
Psychological Criticism explores the psychological motivations of characters and authors.
Archetypal Criticism identifies universal symbols, themes, and recurring archetypes in literature.