Literary Elements Quiz

What is the theme of a story?

• Plot summary

• Character names

• Underlying message or main idea

• Author's biography

How can characters help in identifying the theme of a story?

• Characters are only used for entertainment purposes and do not contribute to the theme of a story.

• The theme of a story can only be identified through the plot, not the characters.

• Characters have no impact on the theme of a story.

• Characters provide insights into the underlying message or central idea of the story.

How can settings help in identifying the theme of a story?

• Settings determine the plot of the story.

• Settings provide context, atmosphere, and symbolism that contribute to the overall message or meaning of the story.

• Settings introduce the main characters.

• Settings give the story a title.

the time and location where the story takes place

• plot

• setting

• theme

• problem

the way that the characters solve the problem

• plot

• setting

• problem

• solution

the people or animals who are important to the story

• characters

• plot

• theme

• setting

the lesson or message of the story

• problem

• solution

• theme

• setting

"Be careful who you trust" is an example of a

• plot

• theme

• setting

• problem

Rob, Sistene, Norton and Billy Threemonger are examples of

• settings

• themes

• characters

• problems

A story that is not true/made-up is

• fiction

• nonfiction

• a biography

• an autobiography