Elements of Suspense Quiz

In a novel, Jackson notices that the author often describes dark clouds and stormy weather whenever the main character, Sophia, is about to face a challenge. What literary device is the author using to give hints about what will happen later in the story?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Foreshadowing

• Alliteration

During a book club meeting, Aiden, Aria, and Lily were discussing a novel they recently read. They wanted to identify the term used to describe the emotional setting established by the novel. What is the term they are looking for?

• Plot

• Mood

• Characterization

• Theme

In a book that Sophia, Avery, and Evelyn are reading, the main characters face a significant challenge. What is the term for this main problem or struggle in the story?

• Plot

• Conflict

• Character

• Theme

During a literature class, Olivia is asked to identify the literary device used to create mental images for the reader. What is the correct answer?

• alliteration

• imagery

• metaphor

• simile

In a suspenseful novel that Noah, Mia, and Avery are reading, which component involves the description of the haunted house and the time period in which the events occur?

• climax

• atmosphere

• setting

• plot twist

In a school play, Liam knows that William has a secret crush on Luna, but Luna and William are unaware of this fact. What literary device is being used in this scenario?

• symbolism

• imagery

• dramatic irony

• alliteration

In the following passage, which element of suspense is most prominent? 'Luna stands at the edge of the diving board, feeling the wind whipping her hair and the adrenaline coursing through her veins. She knows that she must make a choice - to face her fears and jump, or to turn back and admit defeat. The decision will define her, and she can't help but wonder if she's strong enough to make the right one.'

• conflict (man vs. nature)

• conflict (man vs. himself)

• mood

• setting

Which element of suspense is LEAST present in this passage? 'Isla was walking through the forest on a foggy day, the fog was thick and heavy, obscuring the path ahead. Her heart pounded in her chest as she hesitated, knowing she had to keep moving. The eerie silence that enveloped her made her question her decision... The air was damp and cold, sending shivers down her spine. This was a place of mystery.'

• foreshadowing

• conflict (man v. nature)

• imagery

• mood

Which element of setting contributes to the suspenseful atmosphere in a story?

• A dark and stormy night

• A sunny and peaceful day

• A crowded and noisy marketplace

• A quiet and serene meadow

What is the term used to describe the emotional setting established by a novel?

• Plot

• Mood

• Characterization

• Theme