Literary Elements Quiz

What is characterization in literature?

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

• The process of designing the book cover for a story.

• The process of editing and revising a story.

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

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

• character

• setting

• theme

• plot

What does setting refer to in literature?

• Time and place

• Themes and motifs

• Genre and style

• Characters and plot

What is theme in literature?

• The main character in the story.

• Central idea or message conveyed by the author.

• The setting of the story.

• The sequence of events in the story.

Which literary element refers to the problem or struggle between two opposing forces in a story?

• conflict

• setting

• plot

• resolution

What is the purpose of characterization in literature?

• The purpose of characterization in literature is to slow down the pace of the story.

• The purpose of characterization in literature is to confuse the reader.

• The purpose of characterization in literature is to provide historical context.

• The purpose of characterization in literature is to bring characters to life and advance the plot.

Which literary element refers to the events that make up a story?

• setting

• plot

• theme

• character

What does setting help to establish in a story?

• Time, place, and atmosphere

• Dialogue, setting, and genre

• Plot, theme, and symbolism

• Characters, conflict, and resolution

What is the main idea or message of a story called?

• character

• plot

• theme

• setting

Which literary element refers to the time and place in which a story takes place?

• plot

• character

• theme

• setting