OSSLT OSSLT - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Understanding Narrative Texts 2

Question 1

What is the central message or lesson an author conveys through a story called?

Accepted Answer

Theme

Answer

The theme is the underlying idea or universal truth that the narrative explores beyond its surface events.

Question 2

What term describes the introductory part of a narrative that provides background information?

Accepted Answer

Exposition

Answer

Exposition is the opening section of a story that introduces characters, setting, and the situation before the main conflict develops.

Question 3

Which narrative point of view uses the pronouns 'I' and 'we' to tell a story?

Accepted Answer

First person

Answer

First-person narration places a character inside the story who tells events from their own perspective using 'I' or 'we.'

Question 4

What is the section of a story after the climax, where tensions begin to ease, called?

Accepted Answer

Falling action

Answer

Falling action follows the climax and shows the effects of the turning point as the story moves toward its resolution.

Question 5

A character who stands in opposition to the main character is called the ___.

Accepted Answer

Antagonist

Answer

The antagonist creates the central conflict by opposing the goals or values of the protagonist.

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