Literary Elements Quiz

What is the definition of 'Plot' in a story?

• The action of the story.

• The time and place of the story.

• The problem in the story.

• The overall feeling of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does 'Setting' refer to in a story?

• The action of the story.

• The time, place, and environment of the story.

• The problem in the story.

• The overall feeling of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict mentioned in the document?

• Human vs. society

• Human vs. self

• Human vs. technology

• Human vs. nature

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is 'Point of View' in a story?

• The action of the story.

• The time and place of the story.

• The relationship between the narrator and the story.

• The overall feeling of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which point of view uses words such as 'I', 'me', 'my', and 'our'?

• Third Person Limited Point of View

• Third Person Omniscient Point of View

• First Person Point of View

• Second Person Point of View

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In which point of view does the narrator know the thoughts and feelings of all characters?

• First Person Point of View

• Third Person Limited Point of View

• Third Person Omniscient Point of View

• Second Person Point of View

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the 'Theme' of a story?

• The action of the story.

• The time and place of the story.

• The problem in the story.

• The author's underlying meaning or message of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does 'Mood' refer to in a story?

• The action of the story.

• The time and place of the story.

• The overall feeling the author creates in a story.

• The problem in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the author's attitude toward a subject called?

• Foreshadowing

• Tone

• Flashback

• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What term describes the author's use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story?

• Flashback

• Rising Action

• Foreshadowing

• Denouement/Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5