Literary Elements Quiz

A message about life or human nature that a writer shares with the reader.

The method of narration used in a short story, novel, narrative poem, or work of nonfiction.

• first person

• third person limited

• Point of view

• third person omniscient

When a word or object stands in for something of bigger significance-

• Symbolism

• Onomatopoeia

• Conflict

• Poetry

Select any details that would help you infer the setting of a story.

• Eren looked at his plate and made a sour face.

• She sat on the flattest rock around and brushed the dirt off her shoes

• The heat on deck was intense, and the swaying with each wave made him feel sick.

• Tomas smiled ,and to his surprise, she smiled right back!

Every story has a conflict. Do you agree with the previous statement.

• Yes

• No

When objects or abstract ideas are given human characteristics.

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

A person, animal, creature, or thing in a story.

The sequence of events in a story

• resolution

• falling action

• flashback

• plot

The turning point of a story where the protagonist often makes a change.

• rising action

• exposition

• climax

• plot

"Life is like a box of chocolates" ,This is an example of a-

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• simile

• personification