Literary Elements Test

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What is a malcontent?

Back

A person who is always or often unhappy or angry about something.

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Which theme is NOT commonly found in stories?

Back

Romantic love conquers all.

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What type of clause is an adverb clause?

Back

A dependent clause.

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Where did the first ghost take Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Into his past.

Front

Why does Jacob Marley appear to Scrooge?

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To keep his ex-partner from being a ghost chained to money boxes like him.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

Back

The central idea or message in a story.

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What is the purpose of an adverb clause?

Back

To modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

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What does 'good triumphing over evil' represent?

Back

A common theme in literature where good characters overcome bad ones.

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is the significance of character development in a story?

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It shows how characters change and grow throughout the narrative.