Literary Elements Quiz

What is the definition of plot?

• The sequence of events that make up a story.

• The main character's thoughts and feelings.

• Where the story takes place.

• The author's personal opinions and beliefs about the book.

Which one tells the time, place, and social environment in which a story takes place?

• Characterization

• Mood

• Plot

• Setting

What is the message or lesson that a story tells you?

• character

• plot

• moral

• theme

What is the term for the struggle or problem of a story?

• conflict

• setting

• climax

• resolution

Which literary element refers to how a story is told?

• character development

• narrative style

• point of view

• plot structure

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

• characters

• setting

• theme

• plot

Which literary element refers to why the author wrote the story?
(hint: PIE)

• Author's Purpose

• Point of View

• character

• plot

What is the ending of the story called?

• climax

• resolution

• rising action

Who are the people in the story?

• theme

• point of view

• characters

• plot

What is the turning point of the story?

• falling action

• resolution

• climax

• exposition