Narrative Writing Quiz with Answers- CSEC English A

Questions:

1. Introduction/Exposition:

   • What should be established in the introduction of a narrative?
     • A. The climax of the story
     • B. The resolution of the conflict
     • C. The main characters, setting, and central conflict
     • D. A series of random events

2. Characterization:

   • What is characterization in a narrative?
     • A. The author’s writing style
     • B. The way characters interact with each other
     • C. The process of creating and developing characters
     • D. The dialogue between characters

3. Setting:

   • Why is setting important in a narrative?
     • A. It adds unnecessary details to the story
     • B. It creates a backdrop for the events in the story
     • C. It determines the characters’ personalities
     • D. It serves as the climax of the plot

4. Plot Development:

   • What is the term for the events that lead to the climax in a narrative?
     • A. Resolution
     • B. Falling Action
     • C. Rising Action
     • D. Exposition

5. Conflict:

   • What role does conflict play in a narrative?
     • A. It provides resolution to the story
     • B. It creates tension and drives the plot forward
     • C. It introduces new characters
     • D. It is not essential in a narrative

6. Point of View:

   • Which of the following is an example of a first-person point of view?
     • A. “He saw the mysterious figure in the distance.”
     • B. “They discovered a hidden treasure in the cave.”
     • C. “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.”
     • D. “The town was bustling with activity.”

7. Theme:

   • What is the theme of a narrative?
     • A. The central idea or message conveyed by the story
     • B. The main character’s name
     • C. The author’s favourite colour
     • D. The resolution of the conflict

8. Dialogue:

   • How does dialogue contribute to a narrative?
     • A. It adds unnecessary details
     • B. It reveals character traits and advances the plot
     • C. It slows down the pace of the story
     • D. It distracts from the main conflict

9. Tone and Style:

   • What is the tone in a narrative?
     • A. The physical appearance of the characters
     • B. The author’s attitude towards the subject or audience
     • C. The climax of the story
     • D. The resolution of the conflict

10. Conclusion:

    • What should the conclusion of a narrative provide?
      • A. Introduction of new characters
      • B. A cliffhanger for a sequel
      • C. A satisfying resolution to the conflict
      • D. Another conflict without resolution

Answers:

1. C. The main characters, setting, and central conflict

2. C. The process of creating and developing characters

3. B. It creates a backdrop for the events in the story

4. C. Rising Action

5. B. It creates tension and drives the plot forward

6. C. “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.”

7. A. The central idea or message conveyed by the story

8. B. It reveals character traits and advances the plot

9. B. The author’s attitude towards the subject or audience

10. C. A satisfying resolution to the conflict