Literary Elements Quiz

What is an antagonist?

• The main character in a story

• A character or force that opposes the protagonist

• A reference in a story that refers to another piece outside of the story

• A method a writer uses to reveal the personality of a character

What is the definition of characterization?

• A character or force that opposes the protagonist

• The main character in a story

• A method a writer uses to reveal the personality of a character

• A figure of speech in which an animal, object, force of nature, or idea is given human qualities or characteristics

What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story?

• To evoke an emotional response from the reader

• To prepare readers for events that will happen later in the story

• To convey sensory experiences to the reader

• To reveal the central message of a story

What is the definition of imagery?

• The emotional quality or atmosphere of a story

• The person who tells a story

• Evocative words that convey sensory experiences

• The viewpoint of the character or author

What is the main idea of a work of nonfiction called?

• Symbol

• Thesis

• Theme

• Voice

What describes the time and place in which the events of a story, novel, or play occur?

What is the author's’ choice and arrangement of words and sentences in a literary work?

What is an author’s distinctive use of language to convey the author or narrator’s personality to the reader?

What point of view is told through one character's eyes, but no "I, we, my,..." is used?

What type of theme is expressed directly to the reader?