Elements of Literature Quiz

In a story about Charlotte's adventure, what is the 'setting'?

• The main theme

• The place and time in which the story occurs

• The main character

• The story’s lesson

Who are the 'characters' in a story?

• The people, animals, or beings that participate in the story

• The events in the story

• The moral of the story

• The emotions expressed in the story

What is the 'plot' of a story?

• The setting and background

• The sequence of events

• The theme or main idea

• The conflict between characters

In a story about James and Ava, what does 'conflict' refer to?

• The relationship between James and Ava

• The struggle between opposing forces

• The location where the story takes place

• The resolution of the plot

What is 'characterization'?

• The main point of the story

• The development of characters

• The place where the characters interact

• The structure of the poem

What is the 'form' of a poem?

• The way the poem looks on the page

• The meaning of the poem

• The rhyme scheme

• The setting of the poem

What are 'lines' in poetry?

• Groups of syllables

• Groups of words forming a sentence or part of a poem

• A paragraph in a poem

• The main theme of a poem

Which of these is a sound device?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Assonance

• Imagery

What is 'consonance'?

• Repetition of vowel sounds

• Repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words

• The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

What does 'alliteration' refer to?

• Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words

• Repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words

• The rhyme pattern of a poem

• A direct comparison of two unlike things