Literary Characters Quiz

Which point of view uses the pronouns "I" and "we"?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

• Fourth person

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 the pronoun "you"?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

• Fourth person

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The use of clues or hints to suggest events that will occur later in the plot is...

• Irony

• Symbolism

• Foreshadowing

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which definition best describes symbolism in literature?

• The main idea of a story

• A thing that represents something other than its literal meaning

• The contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens

• The author's attitude toward the subject

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the life lesson or moral of a story called?

• Mood

• Theme

• Tone

• Irony

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the following is the best example of alliteration?

• Crooks conspire with the unkind king.

• He is the shining star of our family.

• The chocolate cake was calling my name.

• Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which definition best describes imagery in literature?

• The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or song.

• The use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

• A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

• The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which definition best describes setting in literature?

• The main character who changes over the course of action

• The character who works against the main character

• When and where the story takes place

• The struggle between two opposing forces

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Consider a plot map. Characters and setting are introduced during the stage of the plot called...

• exposition
• resolution
• climax
• rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

A reference to a well-known person, place, thing, event, or literary work of art is a(n)...

• alliteration

• allusion

• theme

• aphorism

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3