Literary Elements Review Quiz

What is conflict in a story?

• The resolution of the story

• The main idea or theme of the story

• A struggle between opposing forces

• The background information about characters and setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of the following is an example of external conflict?

• A character struggling with their own fears

• A character arguing with their friend

• A character feeling guilty about a past action

• A character trying to overcome a bad habit

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does dialogue in a story help to reveal?

• The setting of the story

• The plot of the story

• The characters' personalities and relationships

• The theme of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which of the following best defines characterization?

• The sequence of events in a story

• The creation and development of a character

• The background information provided by the narrator

• The moral or lesson of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What mood might be created by a setting that includes a dark, stormy night?

• Joyful

• Tense or suspenseful

• Peaceful

• Humorous

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Symbolism in literature is:

• The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally

• The repetition of the initial consonant sounds in words

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?

• A detailed description of a character's appearance

• A flashback to an event that happened before the story's current time

• A character finding a broken watch on the ground before a series of unfortunate events

• The narrator explaining the theme of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story?

• To provide background information about the characters

• To hint at events that will occur later in the story

• To describe the setting in detail

• To resolve the conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which of the following best describes internal conflict?

• A disagreement between two characters

• A character's struggle with societal norms

• A character's struggle within their own mind

• A character fighting against nature

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How can dialogue advance the plot of a story?

• By describing the setting in detail

• By revealing key conflicts

• By providing a list of characters

• By explaining the theme directly to the reader

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6