Literary Elements Quiz

What is characterization in literature?

• The process of creating and developing the setting in a story.

• The process of editing and revising a story.

• The process of creating and developing the plot in a story.

• The process of creating and developing characters in a story.

Which literary element refers to the sequence of events in a story?

• setting

• theme

• plot

• character

What does setting refer to in literature?

• Time, place, and social environment

• Narrator, point of view, and style

• Genre, theme, and tone

• Characters, plot, and conflict

What is theme in literature?

• Central idea or message conveyed by the author.

• The order in which events occur.

• The setting of the story.

• The main character's name.

What does symbolism refer to in literature?

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

• The use of dialogue to develop characters.

• The use of alliteration to create rhythm.

• The use of metaphors to convey meaning.

Which literary element refers to the process of revealing the personality of a character?

• characterization

• theme

• setting

• plot

What is plot in literature?

• The moral or lesson of a story.

• The main character in a story.

• The sequence of events that make up a story.

• The setting of a story.

What does setting refer to in literature?

• Time, place, and environment

• Genre and theme

• Conflict and resolution

• Characters and plot

What is theme in literature?

• The main character of the story.

• The setting or time period of the story.

• Central idea or message conveyed by the author.

• The sequence of events in the story.

What does symbolism refer to in literature?

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

• The use of dialogue to develop characters.

• The use of alliteration to create rhythm.

• The use of metaphors to convey meaning.