Literary Devices Quiz

Angela is having the time of her life on a cruise ship with food and fun all around her. Just as she is preparing for the limbo competition, the ship crashes into an iceberg, which punctures the hull and causes the ship to sink. Now she and a group of strangers must fight for survival on a life raft deep in the ice-cold ocean waters with limited supplies. Can she stay alive until a rescue team arrives? Protagonist: (a)  

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

It's 1938 and Max Schnell is a native German citizen wondering if the world has gone mad around him. His Jewish friends and neighbors have been forbidden to own businesses, work in retail stores, drive cars, go to the movies, or attend public schools. Seeking to raise awareness and to build a resistance against this anti-Semitic movement, Max begins printing an underground newspaper. How long can Max continue his publishing activities without being caught by the Nazis? Will it be long enough to make a difference?

Type of Conflict: (a)  

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

John Black is a computer hacker with the latest and most powerful encryption software installed on his system. Unfortunately, he has managed to lose the only copy of his 46-character password. Now John must summon all of his expertise and perhaps get a bit lucky to break into his own system. Will John ever regain access? Type of Conflict: (a)  

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which stage of the plot diagram typically involves the introduction of characters and the setting?

• Climax

• Exposition/Introduction

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Ricardo had an evil plan. First, he would rob the bank to get money. Then he would buy weapons and raise and army. Then he would kidnap the princess and tie her to some train tracks. Lastly, he would twist the ends of his long mustache between his thumb and forefinger while laughing.

What type of character is Ricado?

(a)  

John's mother loves and supports him, but John is going through a difficult time. He tore his ACL playing football and now his dreams of a college scholarship are finished. John's mother helps him find a different path by encouraging his academic interests and taking him to the library weekly. By the end of his senior year, John manages to win an academic scholarship

What type of character is John?

(a)  

At the beginning of the story, Jason has low self-esteem and no friends. He is very depressed. Then he tries out for the baseball team and gradually develops skills and confidence. By the end of the story he has completely changed. He now has many friends and is much happier.

What is type of character is Jason?

(a)  

Which of the following words is not an example of a character trait?

• Obnoxious

• Fearless

• Impatient

• Tall

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

How are character traits revealed?

• Through their relationships

• Through their motivations

• Based on their dialogue

• Based on how they are described

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Frank Macho is a former CIA operative with an extensive background in weapons and combat training. When a criminal organization kidnaps Frank's son in a foreign country, Frank will stop at nothing to save him. Join Frank as he travels around the world to beat up a bunch of different people in order to save his son. Antagonist: (a)  

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5