Literary Elements Quiz

Which of the following best describes the setting of a story?

• The main events that occur in the story

• The time and place where the story occurs

• The central message or lesson of the story

• The characters involved in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the primary purpose of a character's dialogue in a story?

• To describe the setting

• To reveal the character's thoughts and feelings

• To provide background information

• To introduce new characters

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which literary element is used to create tension and excitement in a story?

• Theme

• Setting

• Conflict

• Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the author use foreshadowing to enhance the plot of a story?

• By providing a detailed description of the setting

• By hinting at events that will occur later in the story

• By introducing new characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

(a)   is an example of a theme in literature.

• A character's name
• The time of day the story takes place
• The struggle between good and evil
• The number of chapters in the book

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

The author uses symbolism to convey a deeper meaning in the text by:

• Using symbols to represent characters' names

• Using symbols to represent abstract ideas or concepts

• Using symbols to describe the setting

• Using symbols to list the events in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Evaluate the effectiveness of the author's use of flashbacks in the narrative. How do they contribute to the development of the plot?

• They provide unnecessary details

• They confuse the reader

• They offer background information that enhances the understanding of the plot

• They introduce new characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Compare and contrast the protagonist and antagonist in the story. How do their interactions drive the plot forward?

• They have no impact on the plot

• Their interactions create conflict and tension that propel the story

• They are identical in every way

• They only appear in the background

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Develop an argument about the significance of the climax in the story. How does it serve as a turning point?

• It is the least important part of the story

• It resolves all conflicts without any change

• It is the moment of greatest tension that leads to the resolution

• It introduces new characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

To analyze the development of a theme throughout the text, one should (a)  

• Identify the theme, track its occur
• Ignore the theme and focus on the s
• List all characters and their actio
• Count the number of pages in each c

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2