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Which of the following is an example of a part of an exposition?
Choose the best option:

story and its elements writing english

  1. The very next day, she woke up to find herself in a new place ...

  2. Once upon a time, there lived a gracious king ...

  3. Finally, the witch was dead ...

  4. There was only one way out ...

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 An exposition is 'a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory'.

In literature, it's a literary device that introduces background information about events, settings, characters or other elements of a work to the reader.
Option B: This line 'once upon a time...' introduces a story, which is a part of a story. Hence option B is correct.
Option A: This line is a continuation of a story, and in the middle of a scene.
It does not reveal any background information.
Option C: This line is a conclusion and does not reveal any background information.
Option D: This line is a narration of an event and not a backstory.
Hence options A, C and D are wrong.

Why writer's give advice "show, don't tell"?

story and its elements writing english

  1. It's a good idea for writers to include pictures along with their words.

  2. Writers should never give any information directly to their readers.

  3. Readers experience the story more emotionally when presented with sensory detail rather than summarized information.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C: This option is correct because that is what the writer means by the words "show, don't tell". The reader will experience the scene better when it is presented well enough for the reader to imagine, rather than just being fed with details.

Consider this example:
'While Rachel was sang to herself behind the wheels, she didn't realize a white Pomeranian in front of her car, and by the time she stopped her car, it was too late. She quickly leaped out of the car to see that the pup was like in its own pool of blood. It led out a short, whimpering cry and then stopped breathing.'
The reader will react more to a puppy's death scene when the writer presents how the puppy died, than when the writer simply says 'Rachel lost focus and run over a puppy'.
Hence, option C is correct.
Option A: This option gives the literal meaning of "show, don't tell". But, this is not what the writer advises to do.
Option B: This line does not explain why the writer advises so.
Hence, options A and B are wrong.
Option D is wrong because the answer lies only in option C.

The alligator has a u-shaped, round snout and tends to live in freshwater swamps and streams. The crocodile has a long, V-shaped nose and can live in saltier waters as well as freshwater habitats.

The above excerpt is an example of __________________ 

story and its elements writing english

  1. Personification

  2. Satire

  3. Exposition

  4. Simile

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Exposition is used to introduce background information about events, settings, characters, or other elements to the audience or readers. in the given passage, the writer is trying to set characteristics of an alligator. 

Thus, option C is the correct answer. 
Satire is used to expose someone's stupidity or criticize someone by using humour or irony. 
Personification is used to represent an abstract quality.  
A simile is a kind of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind. 

What is the framework of a story called?

story and its elements writing english

  1. Moral

  2. Structure

  3. Title

  4. Theme

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Moral is the inherent message contained in the story. Readers can deduce it only after going through the full story.
Structure is the framework of a story, the first raw draft the author creates.
Title is the first impression of the story. The readers tend to associate themselves with any text first through the title.
Theme is like a genre like horror, comic, sentimental etc.

Thus, Option B is correct.

Hearing that a zookeeper has managed to train a lion to live in the same cage as a lamb, a man pays a visit to see if it's true. Amazingly, the man finds the animals lying next to each other. 'How did you do this?' he asks the keeper. 'Is this a trick?' 'No', replies the zookeeper, 'this has been going on for three months now. I don't mind telling you, though,' he confides, 'we've had to replace the lamb a few times.

To what genre does the story belong?

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  1. Horror

  2. Romance

  3. Comedy

  4. Satire

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The correct genre for the given story is Option C. It is a comedy story because the content is humorous and comedy also focuses on creating triumph over unpleasant circumstances. Option A is incorrect as the Horror stories focuses on crating a fear among the readers. Option B is incorrect as Romantic stories generally have cheerful or optimistic endings. Option D is incorrect as a Satire is used to criticize foolishness or corruption of an individual or a society.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:

Another word for story is ___________ . 

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  1. poem

  2. narrative

  3. essay

  4. play

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct answer is Option B.

Another word for story is narrative. A story is a fictional account that has a beginning and end and contains characters. This applies to a narrative also.
Thus this is the correct answer.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
POEM is a form of literature that employs rhythmic properties of language.
An ESSAY is a form of academic writing 
A play is a form of fiction represented in performance.
Hence option B is the correct answer.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option:

A __________ character is one which does not change over time. Their personality does not transform, evolve or change.

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  1. Static

  2. Dynamic

  3. Flat

  4. Round

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A character who does not undergo any change in character, personality is called  Static character. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer. 

Whereas option B undergoes change or transform; Option C is the uncomplicated character and does not undergo such change; option D is the character with extremely complicated realistic manner.

A _________ character is well developed and has a complex personality which may at times be contradictory. 

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  1. protagonist

  2. flat

  3. static

  4. round

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A round character will be well developed and have multiple facets to their personality. Like real people, they're complicated, and sometimes their desires and motivations are contradictory. Therefore, Option D is the correct answer. 

Whereas option C is the character which doesn't undergoes any change or transform; Option B is the uncomplicated character and does not undergo such change; option A is the main or leading character.

A/An ___________ character helps to reveal the traits or qualities of another character through contrast. These characters help us know more about the other character.

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  1. Flat

  2. Foil

  3. Antagonist

  4. Round

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A Foil character helps to reveal the traits of another character through contrast. This character helps us to know more about the other character. 

Option B is the correct answer.
Whereas option A means the character which does not change and is uncomplicated; option C means an adversary or an enemy character; option D means a character with extreme complex and reality.

Fill in the blank:

__________ characters are 'stereotypical' characters that readers can readily identify and recognize. 

story and its elements writing english

  1. Protagonist

  2. Antagonist

  3. Stock

  4. Confidante

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A Stock character is a stereotyped character easily recognized by readers or audiences from recurrent appearances in literary or folk tradition, usually within a specific genre such as comedy or fairy tale. Therefore option C is the correct answer.

Whereas option A means the main character of the story; option B means the rival or the enemy of the protagonist; option D means the character with whom one share private matters.