6th Grade Literary Elements Quiz

What is the definition of climax? 

• the turning point of the story
• the struggle between two characters
• the beginning of the story
• the point when the conflict is resolved

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?

• beginning
• rising action
• introduction/exposition
• resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?

• resolution
• rising action
• falling action
• exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

Which part of the plot is
the most intense?

• falling action
• exposition
• exposition
• climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story? 

• exposition
• rising action
• climax
• falling action 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

The main character of the story is the....

• protagonist
• antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

The character that causes trouble for the main character is the.....

• protagonist
• antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The story's time and place is called the....

• tone
• plot
• setting
• voice

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is the conflict of a story?

• the problem faced by the main character
• a bad hair day
• the ending of the story
• a boxing match

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3