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What does 'characters' of a story mean?

story and its elements writing english

  1. Theme

  2. Events

  3. People

  4. Moral

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Characters are the people involved in a story. Sequence of Events is called the Plot. Moral is the inherent message contained in a story. Theme is the genre in which a story is placed. Hence, Option C is correct.

What is the plot of a story?

story and its elements writing english

  1. sequence of events

  2. people

  3. headline

  4. structure

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plot of a story is the sequence of events in which the story is framed. The People are the Characters. Headline is the Title. The framework of a story is called its Structure. Hence, option A is correct.

What is moral of a story?

story and its elements writing english

  1. the message the story contains 

  2. the headline

  3. the framework of a story

  4. the characters

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moral of a story is the message contained in the story. The framework of a story is called its structure. The headline is the title. The characters are the people in the story. Hence, option A is correct.

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word:

The most important thing to do when you start a narrative is to __________.

story and its elements writing english

  1. name all the characters

  2. say when the action took place

  3. make the reader want to read on

  4. explain where the action took palce

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary motive of any author should be to make the narrative engaging for the readers. If the readers like the way events unfold in a narrative, then only will they continue to read. And if they continue to read, they'll slowly come to know what the narrative has in store for them and will find the answers of the other options from the narrative itself. So, Option C is correct and the other options are wrong.

Fill in the blank from the options listed below:


One way to keep events in order when you write a narrative is to ___________ .

story and its elements writing english

  1. write about a real life event

  2. use consistent verb-tenses

  3. look in a family scrapbook for story ideas

  4. choose an interesting place to write about

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Keeping in mind the chronology of events is very important while framing a narrative. So, maintaining the sequence of tenses becomes all the more essential for proper production of a narrative. Thus, option B is correct. The other options are incorrect because they are just certain store-houses where one can get ideas to frame a narrative. They do not say anything about the construction of a narrative.

Arrange the following dramatic arcs as they appear in the plot of the story.

a. Falling action
b. Rising action 
c. Exposition
d. Denouement
e. Climax

story and its elements writing english

  1. c-b-e-a-d

  2. d-b-e-a-c

  3. c-b-d-e-a

  4. c-b-d-a-e

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In simple terms, the dramatic arc is shaped by the beginning, middle, and end of a story. The story begins with a brief introduction of the characters, setting, narrative, etc. i.e. exposition which is the first arc. Next is the rising action which is usually prompted by a key trigger (also known as the inciting incident). Such an incident rolls the dice and causes a series of events to escalate, setting the rest of the story in motion. Next comes the climax which will tie the loopholes together and reveal a higher truth. In the falling action, the authors start resolving the remaining subplots and mini-conflicts. The denouement in simpler terms is the wrapping up of the story. It is also known as the resolution. Hence the correct sequencing is c-b-e-a-d, i.e. option A.

Fill in the blank with the correct word:


Another word for narrative is _______________

story and its elements writing english

  1. poem

  2. story

  3. play

  4. title

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events or a story. Thus, Option B is correct and the other options cancel out.

Which of the following best defines a character sketch?
Select the best option. 

character sketch writing english

  1. A written analysis of a character's role in a plot

  2. A brief introduction to the story of a character

  3. A written description of the relationships of a character

  4. A written description of the qualities of a character

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Choice D is correct as a charcter sketch descibes the character. Choice A is wrong as the role of the character would tell the story or make the story move forward. Choice B is wrong as an introduction to the story is not a character sketch. Choice C is wrong relationships do not make a character sketch

Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
A character sketch should ______________.

character sketch writing english

  1. be a page long

  2. arranged in 5 paragraphs

  3. at least 2 paragraphs long

  4. include sufficient detail

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."

Option A: There is no limit on how much should be written about the character.
Option B: An essay is ideally in 5 paragraphs. It is not necessary for a character sketch to be in the same format.
Option C: Similarly, there is no limit on how much detail should be written and in how many paragraphs.
Hence options A, B and C are wrong.
Option D: The purpose of the sketch is to include sufficient detail about the character, his likes and dislikes, feelings, and aspects that describe him as a person.
Hence option D is correct.

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
You need  ______________ in order to create a character sketch.

character sketch writing english

  1. all the information about a character

  2. a clear idea of the personality of the character 

  3. a detailed account of the history of the character 

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."

Options A and B:
A character sketch gives the reader an idea about the character's personality, rather than everything about it. The sketch is made for the reader to understand how the character thinks and feels. This expresses personality.
You don't need all the information about the character, as it wouldn't help the reader as much to understand the character.
Hence option A is wrong and B is right.
Option C: It is not necessary to know the detailed history of the character, what shapes a character is how he talks, thinks, feels and behaves.
Hence option C is wrong.
Option D is wrong as only one answer is right 'B'.