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.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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

• Theme

• Setting

• Conflict

• Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9