Literary Elements Quiz

Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?

• how a character is feeling

• a "life lesson" the main character learns

• a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand

• the moral of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

The lesson or moral of the story is called the what?

• conflict

• main character

• topic

• theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

When is the conflict solved in a story?

• Falling Action

• Resolution

• Anti-conflict

• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

When is the conflict introduced in a story?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the theme of a story where a character learns the importance of honesty after telling lies leads to trouble?

• The benefits of hard work

• The consequences of lying

• The value of friendship

• The importance of perseverance

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In a story where a shy character becomes a confident leader, what literary element is being demonstrated?

• Theme

• Setting

• Character development

• Plot structure

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the climax in a story about a character who must overcome their fear to rescue a friend?

• When the character decides to embark on the rescue

• When the character is planning the rescue

• When the character finally confronts their fear during the rescue

• When the character and their friend safely return home

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

If a story is told from the perspective of the main character using "I" and "me," what point of view is this?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• "The sun is very bright."

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

• "The car is red."

• "She ran quickly."

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does the theme of a story refer to?

• The main characters in the story

• The setting of the story

• The central message or lesson of the story

• The sequence of events in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9