Literary Elements & Devices QUIZ

What is the meaning of a literary device?

• The basic building blocks of a narrative

• Tools used by authors to enhance their writing

• A figure of speech that compares two different things

• Expressions that should not be interpreted literally

Which of the following is NOT a component of literary analysis?

• Characterization

• Plot

• Imagery

• Alliteration

Which statement is incorrect regarding literary devices?

• They enhance the reader's experience

• They are mandatory in every piece of literature

• They include elements like symbolism and irony

• They help convey the writer's message more effectively

What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

• The main character in a story

• The climax of the story

• The underlying message or lesson conveyed by the author

• The setting of the story

Which statement is incorrect regarding the theme of a story?

• Theme is the central idea or message of a story

• Theme can be expressed in a single word or phrase

• A story can have multiple themes

• Theme is always explicitly stated by the author

Identify the sentence that uses a metaphor:

• She is as cunning as a fox

• He is a lion in the battlefield

• I'm as busy as a bee

• She is as gentle as a lamb

Which of the following is a thematic topic of the short story "Eleven"?

• Aging
• Equality
• Clothing
• Popularity

What is the main conflict of "The Fun They Had"?

• Man vs. Man
• Man vs. Nature
• Man vs. Society
• Man vs. Self

What is the resolution of a story?

• The start of the story

• When the main issue of the story is presented

• When the conflict is finally settled

• The critical moment in the story when the main character faces the antagonist

Which of the following occurs in the exposition of a story?

• The conflict is developing
• The setting and characters are introduced
• The conflict starts to get resolved
• All loose ends are tied up