What is the purpose of a flashback in a narrative?

To provide background information

What type of conflict involves a character struggling with their own thoughts, emotions, or decisions?

Internal Conflict (Man vs. Self)

External Conflict (Man vs. Man)

External Conflict (Man vs. Nature)

External Conflict (Man vs. Society)

Which type of conflict is depicted when a character faces a struggle against natural forces?

External Conflict (Man vs. Nature)

Internal Conflict (Man vs. Self)

External Conflict (Man vs. Society)

External Conflict (Man vs. Machine)

In which type of conflict does a character struggle against societal norms or expectations?

External Conflict (Man vs. Society)

Internal Conflict (Man vs. Self)

External Conflict (Man vs. Man)

External Conflict (Man vs. Machine)

What type of conflict involves a character's struggle against technology or mechanical systems?

External Conflict (Man vs. Machine)

Internal Conflict (Man vs. Self)

External Conflict (Man vs. Man)

External Conflict (Man vs. Nature)

Which type of conflict involves a confrontation between two or more characters?

External Conflict (Man vs. Man)

Internal Conflict (Man vs. Self)

External Conflict (Man vs. Nature)

External Conflict (Man vs. Society)

What is an external conflict involving man vs. fate/supernatural?

A character's struggle against destiny or supernatural forces

A character's internal struggle with their emotions

A character's conflict with another character

A character's disagreement with societal norms

What does the term "epiphany" refer to in literature?

A moment of sudden realization or understanding

A character's physical transformation

A plot twist that changes the story's direction

A detailed description of a setting

Who is the narrator in a story?

The character who tells the story

What is the first person point of view?

When the narrator is a character within the story

When the narrator is an outside observer

When the narrator is the author

When the narrator is a non-human entity

What is the second person point of view?

When the narrator directly addresses the reader as "you"

When the narrator is an all-knowing observer

When the narrator focuses on a single character's thoughts

When the narrator uses "I" to tell the story

What is situational irony?

When the outcome is different from what is expected

When the audience knows something the characters do not

When the narrator speaks directly to the reader

When the story is told from a single character's perspective

What creates tension in dramatic irony?

The audience knowing more than the characters

The use of first person narration

The reader's lack of information

The unexpected outcome of events

What is verbal irony?

When a character says something that is the opposite of what they mean

When the audience knows something the characters do not

The overall emotional tone of a literary work

A story with a hidden meaning, often moral or political

What does atmosphere refer to in a literary work?

The overall emotional or psychological tone

The main character's perspective

What is mood in a literary work?

The emotional feeling evoked in the reader

The author's attitude towards the subject

The use of symbols to convey deeper meanings

The choice of vocabulary and syntax

How is tone conveyed in a literary work?

Through the author's choice of words, syntax, and style

By evoking emotions in the reader

What does diction refer to in a literary work?

The emotional feeling evoked in the reader

The author's attitude towards the subject

The use of suspense to engage the reader

What is the purpose of suspense in literature?

To create a sense of anticipation and tension

To convey the author's attitude

What is a symbol in a literary work?

An object, person, or action representing an idea

The emotional feeling evoked in the reader

The author's choice of vocabulary

What does connotation refer to?

The emotional or cultural associations of a word

The grammatical structure of a sentence

The historical origin of a word

What is the denotation of a word?

Its literal or dictionary definition

A form of language specific to a group or region

Who is typically the protagonist in a story?

The central character who drives the plot forward

The character who opposes the main character

A minor character with no significant role

What is a dynamic or round character?

A character who undergoes significant changes

A character who remains unchanged

A character with no emotional depth

A character who is always the antagonist

What is a static or flat character?

A character that remains unchanged and lacks depth

A character that changes throughout the story

A character that is a stereotype

A character that is an archetype

What is an archetype?

A recurring symbol or motif representing universal patterns

A character that contrasts with another character

A character explicitly described by the author

A character that remains unchanged

What is direct characterization?

When the author explicitly describes a character's traits

When a character remains unchanged

When a character is a stereotype

When a character is a recurring motif

What is indirect characterization?

When the author reveals a character's traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue

When the author directly describes a character's traits

When the author uses a narrator to describe the setting

When the author writes in first person

What is the theme in literature?

The central idea or message conveyed by the author

The list of characters in the story

What is an allusion in literature?

A reference to a well-known person, event, or work

A detailed description of a character

A type of dialogue between characters

What does local color in literature refer to?

The use of specific details, dialects, and customs unique to a region

The use of fictional characters

What is the definition of a literary genre?

A category or type of literary work

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

The wind whispered through the trees.

What does personification involve?

Attributing human qualities to non-human objects

Comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'

Using descriptive language to appeal to senses

Directly comparing two unlike things

What is the purpose of imagery in literature?

To create a vivid mental picture and evoke emotions

To classify literature into genres

A figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

A statement that appears contradictory but reveals a deeper truth.

A mild or indirect word used in place of a harsh one.

What does a paradox do?

It challenges the reader's understanding and provokes thought.

It creates a strong impact and adds humor.

It softens the impact of sensitive topics.

It repeats the same consonant sound.

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Understanding Literary Elements

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10th Grade

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CCSS

RL.8.3, RL.6.3, RL.11-12.4

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

To introduce the setting, characters, and background information

To resolve the main conflict

To show the consequences of the climax

To build tension and develop the conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event sets the main conflict of the story in motion?

Climax

Exposition

Inciting Incident

Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the rising action in a story refer to?

The introduction of the protagonist

The series of events that build tension and develop the conflict

The resolution of the story

The aftermath of the climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the climax of a story?

The beginning of the story

The turning point or most intense moment

The resolution of the conflict

The introduction of the setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What follows the climax in a story?

Exposition

Rising Action

Falling Action

Inciting Incident

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the denouement in a story?

The introduction of characters

The climax of the story

The final part where conflicts are resolved

The rising action leading to the climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What literary technique involves hinting at future events in a story?

Flashback

Foreshadowing

Denouement

Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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