Literary Elements Quiz

What is the exposition in a story?

• The final outcome

• The story's central problem

• Events that follow the climax

• Introduction to the setting, characters, and basic situation

What does the climax of a story represent?

• The introduction to the setting

• The final outcome

• The turning point, where we see a shift

• Events that increase the tension

What is the conflict in a story?

• The final outcome

• The story's central problem

• Introduction to the setting, characters, and basic situation

• The turning point, where we see a shift

What is the resolution in a story?

• Events that increase the tension

• The final outcome

• The story's central problem

• The turning point, where we see a shift

How does Doris feel about the new dog according to the chart?

• She is afraid of the dog

• She dislikes the dog

• She is indifferent to the dog

• She likes the dog

What action does Doris take to show her feelings about the dog?

• She ignores the dog

• She hugs the dog

• She scolds the dog

• She gives the dog a treat

Based on the chart, which character's feelings and actions towards the dog are not yet listed?

• Doris

• Mr. Lacey

• Mrs. Lacey

• The dog

Who wandered onto the property of Mr. Amos Lacey and his family in January?

• A) A lost child

• B) A puppy

• C) A bird

• D) A cat

What caused Doris's school to be called off?

• A) A holiday

• B) Heavy rain

• C) Snow

• D) A school strike

What was Doris doing when she spotted the puppy?

• A) Playing in the snow

• B) Walking to school

• C) Shoveling the cinder block front steps

• D) Reading a book