Literary Elements Quiz

What is the theme of a story where a young girl learns the importance of honesty after facing several challenges due to her lies?

• The benefits of education

• The importance of honesty

• The value of friendship

• The consequences of greed

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Which character trait best describes a protagonist who persistently overcomes obstacles to achieve a goal?

• Lazy

• Determined

• Fearful

• Dishonest

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Identify the type of conflict in a story where a character struggles to survive in a desert after being separated from their tour group.

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Self

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From whose point of view is a story told if the narrator uses "I" and "me" to describe events and feelings?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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What does the simile "as brave as a lion" suggest about a character?

• The character is fearful.

• The character is cunning.

• The character is brave.

• The character is lazy.

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How does a snowy, isolated setting impact the mood of a story?

• It creates a cheerful, vibrant atmosphere.

• It enhances feelings of danger and suspense.

• It promotes a sense of community and warmth.

• It encourages outdoor activities.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why might an author choose to write a story from the point of view of a secondary character observing the main character?

• To limit the information available to the reader

• To provide a more detailed description of the main character

• To confuse the reader

• To make the story less interesting

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What is the effect of using hyperbole in a description of a character's reaction, such as "she exploded with joy"?

• It shows that the character is physically violent.

• It minimizes the character's emotions.

• It exaggerates the character's emotions to emphasize their intensity.

• It makes the character seem unemotional.

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In a story set during the Great Depression, how might the setting influence the characters' actions?

• It may lead to increased wealth and frivolous spending.

• It may cause characters to struggle financially and make difficult choices.

• It may have no impact on the characters.

• It may encourage characters to travel abroad.

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When a character in a story has a flashback to their childhood, what is the purpose of this literary technique?

• To confuse the timeline of the story

• To provide background that explains the character's current actions or feelings

• To introduce new characters

• To make the story longer

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